Better Internet for Kids

This general course meant for primary schools, is an introduction which focuses on what to watch out for on the Internet in a child-friendly way. By comparing offline-online scenarios, the training is also very suitable for classes that have little online experience.

Athena embarks on new adventures to teach young kindergarten and primary school children how to use the internet safely. Through a new fairy tale "Grandma be careful on the internet", young students learn how to take their first safe steps in the digital world. The story is accompanied by an activity book where children learn by playing.
Through the fairytale, kids learn about excessive online use, grooming, personal data protection, disinformation, and other online risks.

Nude images in Chip reality is an interactive game that deals sexual messages and consent. What to do if someone asks to send nudes? What things you must figure out before sending images? What does consent mean? What to do if nudes spread all over the net? Young people can play the game by themselves or in groups and they solve the problems with main character Chip.

The game is made for 13 years old and above and it´s purpose is to raise awareness about sexting, consent, grooming and sexual abuse and give young people safety skills and information where to seek help.

In the guidelines for elementary school children, we bring recommendations from experts about the time that children spend in front of screens, we write about understanding media depending on age, sharenting, which behaviors can be a warning sign that a child is a victim or a perpetrator of violence. The guidelines also contain advice for parents as well as for teachers, and instructions are given regarding handling in the case of electronic violence.

In the guidelines for high school children, we bring recommendations from experts about sharenting, online challenges, responsible gaming, online sexual harrasment, which behaviors can be a warning sign that a child is a victim or a perpetrator of violence. The guidelines also contain advice for parents as well as for teachers, and instructions are given regarding handling in the case of electronic violence.

In the guidelines for preschoolers, we bring recommendations from experts about the time that children spend in front of screens, we write about understanding media depending on age, sharenting, which behaviors can be a warning sign that a child is a victim or a perpetrator of violence. The guidelines also contain advice for parents as well as for teachers, and instructions are given regarding handling in the case of electronic violence.

Latvian SIC has developed a set of board games and activities in a printable format for children about internet safety inviting teachers, parents and families to play with children during summer camps and school brakes, also on weekends and within informal classroom events. Children can play games also with friends and classmates and learn online safety in a fun and engaging way.

Teachers and parents should print the games and organize competitions or wider activities between children at home or in classroom or during school lessons.

Spoofy teaches children about the dangers of the internet, safer online behavior, and other topics related to the use of smart technology. The game is inclusive, educational, and free. It is available online and to be downloaded as an app. Additionally, supporting materials are prepared for parents and teachers that introduce the game and provide lesson plans for education.

Lithuanian SIC introduces a series of informative flyers for parents and educators, that describe most popular apps and games that kids and teenagers are using. Flyer „Game AMONG US“ is dedicated to introduce parents to a very popular children's game in Lithuania.
In 2 pages the flyer is describing:
-    Main rules of the game AMONG US
-    Reasons for its popularity among children
-    Main threats and safety advices regarding in-app purchases, inappropriate content and unfamiliar players.

Lithuanian SIC introduces a series of informative flyers for parents and educators, that describe most popular apps and games that kids and teenagers are using. Flyer „Game BRAWL STARS“ is dedicated to introduce parents to a very popular children's game in Lithuania.
In 2 pages the flyer is describing:
-    Main rules of the game BRAWL STARS
-    Reasons for its popularity among children
-    Main threats to be aware of
-    Safety advices for parents