Stay Safe Online: Your Cyberawareness Hub!

In today’s connected world, knowing how to spot online tricks and protect your info is like having a superpower. Whether you’re chatting with friends, doing homework, or gaming, these tips and tools will keep you secure. Let’s build a safer digital community together!

Take the Cyber-Safe Pledge
Grades (K–12)

Overview

Digital Citizenship & Online Safety
  • Think before you post - Remember your digital footprint can last forever.
  • Protect your identity - Strong, unique passwords + two-factor authentication.
  • Spot scams & phishing - Verify links and emails before clicking.
  • Respect copyright & privacy - Don’t repost content without permission; protect your own data.
  • Cyberbullying awareness - Report unsafe behavior and promote kindness online.


Reading

Chatting with Kids About Being Online (PDF) - Parent and teacher guide with conversation starters for teens.

The Adventures of Pascal and Python - Comic series where two animal friends learn about the internet.


Videos

Online Privacy for Kids - Internet Safety and Security for Kids

Into the Cloud - Multi-season video series covering password safety, phishing, and secure online habits.


Games

Interland - Cyber Awareness Games by Google. Students travel through four worlds to practice spotting fake news, choosing who to share info with, stopping cyberbullying, and building strong passwords.

  • Reality River - Spot fake news and phishing.
  • Mindful Mountain - Learn who to share with.
  • Kind Kingdom - Stop cyberbullying with kindness.
  • Tower of Treasure - Build strong passwords and lock accounts.

CyberChase - Hacker Hideout Games by PBS. Help the CyberSquad stop hackers by sorting safe vs. risky websites. Learn to make smart online choices while having fun!



Parents & Guardians

Reading & Resources

Chatting with Kids About Being Online (PDF) - Parent and teacher guide with conversation starters for teens.
Cyberbullying Research Center - A trusted organization that studies how and why cyberbullying happens, and helps students, parents, and schools prevent it through real research and practical tips.
NetSmartz for Parents - NetSmartz Parents is an online safety education program operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children®. It provides resources for parents to better understand  potential online risks. It helps empowering parents to help prevent victimization by making safer choices for their children on- and offline. 
Safekids.com - A family-friendly website that helps kids and parents learn how to stay safe online. Includes easy tips, online safety rules, and a “Family Contract for Online Safety” to practice good digital habits at home.