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30 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety

Help kids practice smart internet habits and stay safe online.

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

K–12

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Digital Literacy and Well-Being for K-8: New Lessons from Common Sense Media

With AI tools in kids’ pockets, deepfakes in their feeds, and new platforms emerging monthly, yesterday’s digital citizenship lessons aren’t enough to prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges. Join Eisha Buch, former educator and cu...

Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 10 am - 11 am PDT

Grades

K–8

Article

Offline Digital Citizenship: Soft Skills to Support Strong Online Habits

Help students build the off-screen skills they need for their online lives.

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

NEW Lesson Plan

Including Others When Using Tech

How can we notice and include others when we use technology together?

Grades

2

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Friendships & Boundaries

How does tech impact our friendships?

Grades

7

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Boundaries & Consent

What is consent and why is it important in our digital lives?

Grades

7

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Who Is in Your Online Community? (Updated)

How are we all part of an online community?

Grades

2

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

How Tech Connects Us

How can technology keep us together even if our family, friends, and loved ones are far away?

Grades

1

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Curiosity Tellers

How can we show curiosity for others?

Grades

1

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Choosing Kindness

What does kindness look like when we're using technology?

Grades

K

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Why We Pause for People (Updated)

How can we be active listeners when using devices?

Grades

K

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Resolving Conflicts Online

How can we resolve conflicts when they happen online?

Grades

3

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Communicating Personal Boundaries

What are personal boundaries, and how can I communicate them to others?

Grades

5

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Navigating Online Friendships

How can we keep online friendships safe?

Grades

5

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Pen Pals in a Connected World

How does technology help us connect with people around the world?

Grades

3

Time

20 mins.