Netsmartz kids AND THE SAFE SIDE
John WalshJohn Walsh created and hosted the TV series America's Most Wanted from 1988 until 2012, after his son was abducted and murdered in 1981. Since that time, John Walsh has devoted his life to catching criminals and protecting children.
The Safe sideAlong with Julie Clark, the founder of Baby Einstein and WeeSchool, John Walsh created a video entitled The Safe Side to teach children about being safe around strangers, and later created The Safe Side - Internet Safety Video. I show that video every year to my 2nd through 5th grade students. It's funny and entertaining, but at the same time, clearly teaches important lessons about being safe online.
The Safe Side - Internet Safety video is now online for free. Below are two versions of it--one of them is edited with Edpuzzle and includes questions for viewers to answer as they go through the video. The other one is the original version that is available on Youtube. |
The Safe side - Internet Safety DVD
it's ok to tell a trusted adult
This cartoon from NetSmartzKids teaches children not to feel ashamed or afraid if they see something online, in a text, email message, or chat that makes them feel uncomfortable. They should tell a trusted adult who will help them deal with the problem.