Kindergarten - Grade 1


Respect - Digital Manners and Law in Kindergarten and Grade 1 focus on being kind, following rules, and understanding ownership.

Listen to the stories and discuss how kindness was shown or not shown in the stories. Can you think of other examples that fit with the question "What if Everybody Did That?"


we don't eat our CLASSMATES

by Ryan T. Higginspublished by Disney Hyperion

Angus All Aglow

written by Heather Smith illustrated by Alice Carterpublished by Orca Books

What If Everybody Did That?

by Ellen Javernickpublished by Two Lions


Educate - Digital Communication, Literacy, and Commerce focus on strengthening face-to-face social skills, using real-world safety strategies when online, and identifying ads and logos.

Try the lessons and games below as a family or use them as starting points for discussion. It's easy to find many examples and practical applications of these concepts any time children are online.


Willow Finds a Way

by Lana Button, illustrated by Tania Howells, published by Kids Can Press
Family Activity - 1st Grade

Pause & Think Online

from Common Sense Media

Co-co's AdverSmarts Game - from MediaSmarts


Protect - Digital Rights and Responsibilites, Safety and Security, and Health and Wellness focus on learning about responsibility, basic online safety, and recognizing when to turn off screens.

How does Little Critter show responsibility and what does he need to work on?

Try the other activities below to learn how to use the internet safely.


I Just Forgot

by Mercer Mayerpublished by Random House Books for Young Readers
Family Activity - Kindergarten

Media Balance is Important

from Common Sense Media

For more information:

Common Sense Media is an excellent source of information for parents. I highly encourage families to visit the parent engagement pages if you have any questions or concerns about your child's screentime.

MediaSmarts.ca is a Canadian-based centre for media and digital literacy education. This is another excellent resource with games and tips for families.

Digital Passport is a series of games that address key issues kids face in the digital world. Games are a fun way to learn these concepts! Created by Common Sense Media.