Better Internet for Kids

On the Internet, you may encounter people who have no real influence on your daily life, you can even benefit from the Internet, maybe you are given chances and opportunities....

Unfortunately being active on the Internet also comes with some danger, concerning you or even others.
This guide offers some advice, tips and tricks to protect yourself from the daily risks on the Internet.

This teaching unit for secondary school teaching staff aims to raise awareness among young people about sexting and is entirely based on the video " Sharing ? ", which was filmed in Norway.

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.

In order to raise awareness and provide information, this guide gives practical advice on how to react to cyberbullying. The guide is written in simple language and is primarily aimed at young people. 

The BEE SECURE Radar 2022 shows that cyberbullying is one of the most concerning risks and issues to young people. This guide explains what cyberbullying is and presents the existing legal framework. It also brings up the Luxembourg Criminal Code and the International Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.