How to teach kindergarten kids to always ask an adult before clicking online.

📚 Lesson Objectives

• 🎯 Understand the importance of asking an adult before clicking online.
• 🛡️ Identify potential dangers of clicking without permission.
• 🤝 Learn how to seek help from a trusted adult.

🖍️ Materials

• 💻 A computer or tablet with internet access.
• 🖼️ Visual aids (pictures of safe/unsafe online scenarios).
• 🧸 Puppets or stuffed animals for role-playing.
• 🎨 Coloring supplies and worksheets.

☀️ Warm-up (5 mins)

• 🗣️ Begin by asking the children what they like to do online (e.g., watch videos, play games).
• ❓ Ask if they know what to do if they see something online that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsure.
• 🤝 Emphasize that it’s always okay to ask for help.

👨‍🏫 Main Instruction

1. 🎬 Introduction to Online Safety

   • 🖼️ Show pictures of safe and unsafe online scenarios.
   • 🗣️ Discuss why it’s important to ask before clicking on links, ads, or videos.
   • 👾 Explain that some things online might look fun but could lead to inappropriate content or viruses.

2. 🎭 Role-Playing Scenarios

   • 🧸 Use puppets or stuffed animals to act out scenarios where a child wants to click on something online.
   • 🤝 Demonstrate how the puppet asks an adult for permission and why that’s important.
   • 💡 Encourage children to participate and act out their own scenarios.

3. 📝 The "Ask First" Rule

   • ✍️ Introduce the "Ask First" rule: Before you click, ask a grown-up!
   • 📣 Repeat the rule several times as a class.
   • 🎤 Create a class cheer or song about asking first.

4. 🎨 Coloring Activity

   • 🖍️ Provide coloring sheets with pictures related to online safety.
   • ✏️ Include a picture of a child asking an adult before clicking.
   • 🤝 Reinforce the "Ask First" rule while they color.

✅ Assessment

• ❓ Ask the children to explain in their own words why it’s important to ask before clicking online.
• 🎭 Have them role-play scenarios demonstrating the "Ask First" rule.
• 🎨 Review their coloring sheets to ensure they understand the concept.