Digital Detectives: Online Safety & Smart Surfing
About This Course
Digital Detectives” is an essential, fun, and age-appropriate course that teaches kids aged 7 to 13 how to navigate the online world safely, confidently, and responsibly. Through storytelling, animated videos, quizzes, and interactive challenges, children will learn how to spot online dangers, protect their privacy, and become responsible digital citizens.
This course uses a detective-themed approach to keep kids engaged while learning real-world skills for using the internet safely—whether for school, games, or entertainment.
Learning Objectives
Understanding personal information and why it should be protected
Recognizing online strangers and unsafe conversations
How to spot phishing, scams, and fake websites
Rules for creating strong passwords
Identifying cyberbullying and how to report it
Practicing kindness and responsibility online
Screen time awareness and healthy digital habits
Material Includes
- Official Digital Detective Certificate upon completion
- Downloadable Digital Safety Poster for home
- Printable Badge of Smart Surfing
- A “Parents’ Summary Report” showing what their child learned
Target Audience
- Kids aged 7–13 who use the internet for school, games, or video content
- Parents who want to build digital literacy and online awareness early
- Ideal for first-time internet users or those starting to use social platforms, video apps, or messaging tools
Curriculum
1 Lesson