Digital Literacy and Citizenship for Grades K-2

Start building a foundation of great digital citizenship skills by reinforcing the ideas of kindness, curiosity, and safety that permeate early elementary education. These age-appropriate, 45-minute lessons introduce young learners to concrete concepts and behaviors within the abstract world of digital literacy and citizenship. These fifteen lessons give students a safe way to explore all that technology affords by delving into the basics of Internet safety, privacy, and security; introducing concepts of information literacy; and emphasizing online interpersonal skills.

Unit 1

  • Going Places Safely
  • ABC Searching
  • Keep It Private
  • My Creative Work
  • Sending Email

Unit 2

  • Staying Safe Online
  • Follow the Digital Trail
  • Screen Out the Mean
  • Using Keywords
  • Sites I Like

Unit 3

  • Powerful Passwords
  • Things for Sale
  • My Online Community
  • Show Respect Online
  • Writing Good Emails