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Kids’ Online Safety: What Are “Privacy Doors” and Why It Matters

Just like the doors in our homes keep us safe by letting us decide who comes in, students need “privacy doors” to protect their personal information online. Cybersecurity can sound like a big, technical topic, but it doesn’t have ...

Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 10 am - 11 am PST

Grades

K–8

Article

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

Webinars & Events

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

NEW Lesson Plan

Don't Take the Bait!

What is clickbait, and how can we avoid it?

Grades

5

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Internet Traffic Light (Updated)

How do you stay safe on websites and apps?

Grades

1

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Pause & Think Online (Updated)

How can we be safe, responsible, and respectful online?

Grades

1

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Keeping Online Accounts Safe

How can I keep my online accounts safe?

Grades

2

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

That's Private! (Updated)

What kinds of information should I keep to myself when using the internet?

Grades

2

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Safety in My Online Neighborhood (Updated)

How can we go places safely online?

Grades

K

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Caring for Our Devices (Updated)

How can I take care of my device?

Grades

K

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Level Up: Gaming Safely Online

How can we stay safe and protect our privacy when playing online games?

Grades

3

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Personally Identifiable Information

What is personally identifiable information, and how can I protect it?

Grades

4

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

PII: What's the Risk Factor?

When should I be cautious about sharing personal information online?

Grades

4

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Tracking You: Taking Control of Your Privacy

What is tracking data, and how can you control your privacy settings?

Grades

5

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Privacy Doors

How do we stay safe online?

Grades

3

Time

20 mins.