Better Internet for Kids

This handbook is aimed at pedagogical professionals who work in child and youth welfare. Media and the Internet have become an integral part of the everyday lives of children, young people and their families, and thus also of the lives of pedagogical staff in child and youth welfare. Particularly in the field of child and youth welfare, it is important to support the addressees as much as possible, on the one hand by giving them the freedom to acquire media competence, but at the same time by offering educational opportunities.

A powerpoint that explains to small children (6-9 years old) why and how to be kind online.

A presentation for small kids (6-9 years old) focussing on reliability of online information.

A lesson plan which encourage adolescents to start thinking about online content and help them to understand that what they read or see online might be true, untrue, or someone’s opinion.

A guide, addressed to parents, on the issue of grooming. Lists ways and techniques which will help every family to protect children.

A lesson plan which encourage young children to start to think about online content and help them to understand that what they read or see online might be true, untrue, or someone’s opinion.

An infographic that explains what identity theft online is and what to do in order to protect yourself.

An infographic with tips on how to start conversations with children.

What is considered child prostitution on the Internet? As a parent, how to talk about this with children? How to act preventively? It is important to familiarize yourself with the strong risks of this behavior.

A web page with new educational material for SaferInternetDay 2023. It contains lesson plans, e-book, quizzes, video, posters and leaflets dedicated to disinformation. The material is divided according to the ages is addressed: small kids (4-8 years old), kids in primary school (9-12 years old), teenagers, parents and educators.