Internet Safety

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is one of the most comprehensive websites for media safety. They have a huge database of movies, books, and games that you can search to find reviews that include ratings on violence, profanity, drinking/drug use, etc. It also reviews the media's positive attributes; for example, the overall message and the portrayal of positive role models. You can read the review and then decide if you feel its right for your child. You can also read about the latest social media platforms and the most up-to-date information about screen time guidelines and teaching kids to be safe online.

In the library, I use Common Sense Media curriculum to teach digital citizenship. You can find the link to that curriculum here.