Lesson 2: Staying Safe Online
The internet is amazing — but just like in the real world, we need to be careful and smart. Learning to stay safe online is one of the most important skills you can have!
Key Concepts
Private Information
Some information should ALWAYS stay private: your full name, home address, phone number, school name, and passwords. Never share these with anyone online — even if they seem friendly.
Strangers Online
Online, you can't always tell who someone really is. Someone who says they're a 10-year-old could actually be an adult. Never agree to meet someone you only know from the internet without a trusted adult.
Tell a Trusted Adult
If something online makes you feel scared, confused, or uncomfortable — STOP, don't respond, and tell a parent, teacher, or other trusted adult right away. You won't get in trouble for doing the right thing.
🆕 Activity: Safe or Not Safe?
Look at each piece of information. Click whether it's SAFE or NOT SAFE to share online. You get a star for each right answer!
✅ Check Your Understanding
1. Which of these should you NEVER share online?
2. If something online makes you scared or confused, you should:
3. Why can't you always trust who someone says they are online?