Better Internet for Kids

The Digital footprint lesson plan for Years 7-11 is designed for educators to address online safety and the impact of digital actions with students. This resource is tailored for a classroom setting and focuses on teaching the importance of managing one’s digital presence thoughtfully. 

The Digital footprint lesson plan for primary school teachers is specifically tailored to guide discussions on the importance of digital responsibility with children aged 8–10. This resource is designed to help students grasp how their online actions can influence their privacy, reputation, and overall safety. The lesson plan incorporates engaging materials, including storytelling and discussion prompts, to foster critical thinking about sharing information online. 

A printed resource on cyberbullying was created for school-aged children to promote awareness and safe online behaviour. Collaborating with youth advisors ensured the content was accurate, engaging, and age appropriate. Their feedback shaped the resource into a relatable and practical guide with clear language and useful tips. Covering essential topics like recognizing harmful behaviours and finding support, the material is accessible to children of various ages. It was published in both Maltese and English to reach a wider audience. 

We are thrilled to present the winning entry of the Safer Internet Day 2023 song writing competition – "Stay Safe Online" by our talented students from Year 5.1 at Gozo College Dun Salve Vella Nadur Primary!

"Stay Safe Online" is more than a song; it's an anthem for Safer Internet Day 2024, created and sung by the brilliant minds of Lucas Azzopardi, Raquel Caruana, Mabel Emme Cauchi, Eliza Hili, Ganni Theuma, and Gabriella Vella. 

The issue of beauty ideals online and their impact on children and young people is complex. Research shows that exposure to beauty and body ideals on social media can lead to a poorer body image—to varying degrees. Research also shows that children (age 10-18) that spend a lot of time on social media tend to be more unhappy with their bodies and suffer from eating disorders to a greater extent than others in their age. In this short parental guide you can read more about the risks and get seven tips on how to talk to your child and give support. 

“Check the Game” (Swe: Kolla spelet.se) is a guide to games that are popular among children and youth. The website describes how the games function and if there are risks within the games that adults need to be aware of. The guide is aimed for parents and other adults that work with children and gaming.

This flyer on grooming is aimed at young people. It explains what the term means, how to spot grooming strategies and how to defend yourself against this form of online sexual harassment.

We have prepared a leaflet for youngsters on children’s rights online. The leaflet was created for the Back-to-School Campaign 2024. The printed version of the leaflet is disseminated at workshops for pupils and students organized by the centre in schools and at other events where this target group is present. The online version is available on the Safe.si website and through social networking sites such as Facebook and Instagram. Our goal is to reach as many young people as possible.

The poster is intended for parents of preschool children. It highlights the issue of calming children with the use of screen devices instead of human contact and hugs. The poster was created in collaboration with the Slovenian Section for Primary Pediatrics of the Pediatric Association. It was developed for the purposes of the campaign for parents of preschool children in November 2024. 

The poster is intended for parents of preschool children. It highlights the issue of excessive internet use among young children and its harmful impact on brain development. The poster was created in collaboration with the Section for Primary Pediatrics of the Pediatric Association. It was developed for the purposes of the campaign for parents of preschool children in November 2024.