What's Okay to Share Online, and What's Not? A Grade 1 Explanation

🛡️ What is Personal Information?

Personal information is anything that can identify you. It's like your name, address, phone number, and even your birthday. Think of it as your secret code that only you should know!

• 🔑 Your Full Name: Sharing your full name can let others know exactly who you are.
• 🏠 Your Address: This tells people where you live, which isn't safe to share publicly.
• 📞 Your Phone Number: Strangers could call or text you if they have your number.
• 🎂 Your Birthday: While it's fun to celebrate, sharing your birth year can help people find out more about you.
• 🏫 Your School's Name: Sharing this can let people know where you spend your days.

👍 Okay to Share

Some things are okay to share because they don't give away too much information about you.

• 🌈 Your Favorite Color: This is fun and doesn't reveal anything personal.
• 🐱 Your Favorite Animal: Sharing your favorite animal is a great way to connect with others!
• ⚽ Your Favorite Sport: Talking about your favorite sport is a fun way to make friends.
• 📚 Your Favorite Book: Sharing your favorite book can start interesting conversations.

🚫 Not Okay to Share

Sharing personal information can be risky. It's important to keep it private to stay safe.

• 🗺️ Your Exact Location: Never share exactly where you are right now.
• 📸 Photos with Your School Uniform: These photos can reveal your school.
• 📅 Vacation Plans: Don't share when you'll be away from home.
• 🔒 Passwords: Never, ever share your passwords with anyone except your parents or guardians.

💡 Tips for Staying Safe Online

Here are some simple rules to help you stay safe when you're using the internet.

• 🗣️ Ask a Grown-Up: Always ask your parents or a trusted adult before sharing anything online.
• 🛑 Think Before You Click: Make sure you trust the website or app before you share information.
• 🕵️ Keep Your Profile Private: Adjust your settings so only friends and family can see your posts.
• 💬 Be Kind Online: Treat others the way you want to be treated.

✅ Quiz Time!

Let's see what you've learned! Answer these questions to test your knowledge.

1. Is it okay to share your favorite color online?
2. Is it okay to share your home address online?
3. Who should you ask before sharing something online?
4. Why is it important to keep your passwords secret?
5. Is it safe to share photos of your school online?