Grade 1 – 3

Cyber Explorers

👋 Welcome, Cyber Explorer! 🦉
Get ready to start your adventure with Hoot the Owl!

The Cyber Explorer Map will guide you through each lesson, showing you how to stay safe, be kind, and make smart choices online.

🚌 Your first stop is Welcome, Cyber Explorer, where you’ll meet Hoot and learn how to use your map. Let’s begin the journey! 🌐✨

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Welcome to Cyber Explorers 🚀

The internet is a fun and exciting place, but it’s important to explore it safely. In this Cyber Explorers Certificate Program, you’ll learn how to be a smart and safe digital adventurer! Through fun activities and games, you’ll discover how to protect your personal information, recognize safe online behavior, and be kind and responsible when using apps and devices.

Lesson 1: Exploring the Internet Safely 🦉

Hi there, young explorers! Today, we are starting an exciting journey to learn how to stay safe while using the internet. The internet is a wonderful place where you can learn, play games, and watch videos—but just like in the real world, we need to follow some safety rules!

In this first lesson, we will:

  • Learn what the internet is and how it works.
  • Discover how to know when we are online or offline.
  • Understand why it’s important to be careful when using the internet.
  • Learn four important safety rules to follow every time we go online.

Are you ready? Let’s begin with a fun video featuring your cyber safety guide, Hoot the Owl!

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After watching the video, we will explore more ways to stay safe online. Let’s go! Hoot!

Cyber Games

Are you ready to become a Cyber Explorer? If you love games and want to learn how to stay safe online, this is the perfect path for you! Dive into these exciting activities and discover how to keep your digital world safe while having tons of fun!

🃏 Match the Safety Signs! – Flip cards to find matching pictures that help keep you safe online.

🦺 Safe or Not? – Drag pictures to the right place to see if they are safe or not online.

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Match the Safety Signs

In this game, you’ll match bad things that can happen online with what you should do to stay safe. Can you figure out what to do if something goes wrong?

How to Play:
  • Flip over two cards at a time.
  • Match the bad thing with what you should do.
  • Keep playing until all the matches are made!
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Safe or Not?

Bzzt! Bzzt! You just got a message from people! Can you figure out which ones are okay and which ones need a grown-up’s help?

How to Play:
  • Drag profile picture to the right place.
  • Safe messages go in the “You Can Reply!” box.
  • Unsafe messages go in the “Tell a Grown-Up!” box.
  • Keep playing until all the messages are sorted!
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You’re a Cyber Explorer Superstar!
Great job, Cyber Explorer! You’ve learned so much about staying safe online. By playing games and solving puzzles, you discovered how to make smart choices and protect yourself in the digital world.

Classroom Activities

Hello Cyber Explorers! 🚀 Today, we’re going on a super fun adventure to learn how to stay safe online. This page has three exciting activities for you to try. You can do them with a grown-up, like your parent or teacher, to become a Cyber Safety Hero!

Here’s how to explore this page:

  • Pick an Activity: Choose one of the games below — you can start wherever you like!
  • Follow the Steps: Each activity has simple instructions for you and your grown-up to follow together. You’ll play games, act out scenarios, and have fun while learning how to stay safe online.
  • Have Fun and Learn! Every time you play, you’ll get better at spotting what’s safe and what’s not online.
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Players: 3 or more

Goal: Practice quick thinking about online safety!

How to Play:
  • Play some fun music and dance!
  • When the music stops, a grown-up will read a safety question.
  • If the answer is safe, stay standing. If it’s not safe, freeze like a statue!
  • Talk about why the answer is safe or not safe.
  • Someone you don’t know sends you a message asking where you live. Is that safe or not safe?
  • You see a pop-up that says you won a prize. Should you click it?
  • Your teacher sends you a message on your school app. Is it okay to read it?
  • Your friend shares a funny picture online. It’s kind and respectful. Is that safe or not safe?
  • A stranger asks for your password to “help” with your account. Should you give it to them?
  • You’re not sure if a website is real. Should you ask a grown-up for help?

🎉 You’re a Safety Star! Keep making smart choices!

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Players: 2-4

Goal:  Figure out which online messages are safe and which are tricks.

How to Play:
  • A grown-up will read out different messages (e.g., “Click here for a free prize!” or “Let’s play a game together!”).
  • If it’s a safe message, give a thumbs up! 👍
  • If it’s a trick message, give a thumbs down! 👎
  • Talk about why it’s safe or not.
  • Someone you don’t know sends you a message asking where you live. Is that safe or not safe?
  • You see a pop-up that says you won a prize. Should you click it?
  • Your teacher sends you a message on your school app. Is it okay to read it?
  • Your friend shares a funny picture online. It’s kind and respectful. Is that safe or not safe?
  • A stranger asks for your password to “help” with your account. Should you give it to them?
  • You’re not sure if a website is real. Should you ask a grown-up for help?

🎉 Great thinking! Now you’re ready to spot the tricksters!

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Players: 1-3

Goal: Imagine what to do if something strange happens online!

How to Play:
  • Listen to the story starter: “Alex got a strange message while playing a game.”
  • Draw a picture or write a story about what Alex should do next.
  • You can also tell your story using your voice!
  • “Lily found a game online that asks for her school name.”
  • “Sam saw a pop-up that said ‘Click to get free coins!’”
  • “Jamie got a nice message from a friend, but then a stranger sent a message too.”
  • “Sofia’s friend is sad because someone wrote something mean about her online.”

🎉 Yay! You’ve made a smart choice and helped Alex stay safe!

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Lesson 1

Recap

Hooray! You’ve completed Lesson 1: Exploring the Internet Safely!

Now you know how to:

🔒 Be Secure by using strong passwords and keeping your devices safe.

🛡️ Be Private by protecting your personal information.

🤔 Be Skeptical by spotting things online that might not be true.

😀 Be Positive by exploring safely and asking for help when needed.

You’re now a super Cyber Explorer! Every time you learn something new, you become even smarter and safer online. 🌟 Keep exploring and have fun! When you’re ready, you can move on to Lesson 2 for even more adventures!

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Lesson 2: Protecting Yourself and Your Devices 🛡️

Hi there, young explorers! Today, we are starting an exciting journey to learn how to stay safe while using the internet. The internet is a wonderful place where you can learn, play games, and watch videos—but just like in the real world, we need to follow some safety rules!

In this lesson, we will:

  • Learn what the internet is and how it works.
  • Discover how to know when we are online or offline.
  • Understand why it’s important to be careful when using the internet.
  • Learn four important safety rules to follow every time we go online.

Are you ready? Let’s begin with a fun video featuring your cyber safety guide, Hoot the Owl!

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Are you ready to become an even smarter Cyber Explorer? Let’s join Hoot the Owl and get started! 🚀

Cyber Games

Are you ready to become a Cyber Explorer? If you love games and want to learn how to stay safe online, this is the perfect path for you! Dive into these exciting activities and discover how to keep your digital world safe while having tons of fun!

📱 Device Safety Adventure – Help Hoot put the devices in the right spots to keep them safe.

🚨 Scam Busters – Zap the scam messages and let the safe ones pass through!


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📱 Device Safety Adventure

Can you help Hoot keep the devices safe in the treehouse? Let’s make sure all the devices go to the right spots!

How to Play:
  • Drag and drop each device (tablet, laptop, phone, and computer) to the correct place in the treehouse.
  • Each device has its own safe spot!
  • Can you make sure the devices are safe and sound?
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🚨 Scam Busters 

Some messages are scams, and some are safe! Can you figure out which ones to zap and which ones deserve a thumbs-up?

How to Play:
  • Hover and drag the zap icon to messages that are scams.
  • Hover and drag the thumbs-up icon to messages that are safe if your parents approve.
  • Keep playing until all the messages are sorted correctly!
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Classroom Activities

Explorer, are you ready? 🧭🖥️ The internet can be an exciting place, but every explorer needs to know how to stay safe. Today, your teacher (or another grown-up) will guide you through fun, interactive activities where you’ll practice protecting devices, building strong passwords, and spotting online scams. Let’s begin our Cyber Explorer adventure! 🚀

Here’s how to explore this page:

  • Pick an Activity: Choose one of the games below — you can start wherever you like!
  • Follow the Steps: Each activity has simple instructions for you and your grown-up to follow together. You’ll play games, act out scenarios, and have fun while learning how to stay safe online.
  • Have Fun and Learn! Every time you play, you’ll get better at spotting what’s safe and what’s not online.
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Players: 4 or more

Goal: Practice keeping devices safe!

How to Play:
  • Divide into two or more teams.
  • Set up stations with different scenarios (e.g., a tablet near water, a password lock, or an app update).
  • Players race to each station and decide the correct action to take.
  • Earn a point for each correct action. The team with the most points wins!
  • Moving a device away from water.
  • Turning off a device when finished.
  • Updating an app to stay secure.
  • Using a strong password.

🏆 You’re a Device Defender! Keep those devices safe!

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Players: 2-4

Goal:  Be superstars in creating passwords!

How to Play:
  • Learn what makes a strong password: a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • Have each player write down or share a pretend password (no real passwords!).
  • A grown-up will check if it’s strong or weak.
  • Get points for every strong password!
  • Someone you don’t know sends you a message asking where you live. Is that safe or not safe?
  • You see a pop-up that says you won a prize. Should you click it?
  • Your teacher sends you a message on your school app. Is it okay to read it?
  • Your friend shares a funny picture online. It’s kind and respectful. Is that safe or not safe?
  • A stranger asks for your password to “help” with your account. Should you give it to them?
  • You’re not sure if a website is real. Should you ask a grown-up for help?

💪 You’re a Password Pro! Keep your accounts safe!


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Players: 2-4

Goal: Identify online scams and unsafe messages!

How to Play:
  • Identify online scams and unsafe messages!
  • Players vote with thumbs up for safe or thumbs down for a scam.
  • Discuss why it’s safe or unsafe.
  • Fake prizes or contests.
  • Messages from strangers.
  • Download links without permission.
  • Requests for personal information.

💚 You’re a Scam Spotter Star! Stay sharp and stay safe!


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Recap

Hooray! You’ve completed Lesson 2: Protecting Yourself and Your Devices 🛡️

Now you know how to:

🔒 Be Secure

  • Keep your device safe and updated.
  • Use a strong password that only you and your family know.

🛡️ Be Private

  • Keep personal information like your name, school, and birthday private.
  • Never share passwords with friends.

🤔 Be Skeptical 

  • Watch out for fake prizes, strange messages, and unsafe downloads.
  • If you’re unsure, always ask a grown-up before clicking!

😀 Be Positive 

  • Treat others with kindness online.
  • Ask for help when something feels wrong.
  • Share what you’ve learned with family and friends.

You’re now a Cyber Explorer! Every time you learn something new, you become even smarter and safer online. 🌟 Keep up the great work and have fun! When you’re ready, head over to Lesson 3 for your next adventure with Hoot the Owl!

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Lesson 3: Building Digital Friendships and Habits 💬

Hi there, young explorers! Today, we are starting an exciting journey to learn how to stay safe while using the internet. The internet is a wonderful place where you can learn, play games, and watch videos—but just like in the real world, we need to follow some safety rules!

In this lesson, we will:

  • Learn how to protect our personal information online.
  • Understand how to spot fake information and stay skeptical.
  • Discover how to be a kind and helpful digital friend.
  • Explore ways to help others stay safe on the internet.

Are you ready to finish strong? Let’s get started with a fun video from your cybersafety guide, Hoot the Owl!

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After watching the video, we’ll dive into building safe habits online. Let’s get started! Hoot!

Cyber Games

Are you ready to become a Cyber Explorer? If you love games and want to learn how to stay safe online, this is the perfect path for you! Dive into these exciting activities and discover how to keep your digital world safe while having tons of fun!

🐈 Avatar Creation Station – Create your own safe online avatar! Pick a fun nickname and an avatar to protect your privacy.

💗 Kindness Quest – Go on a quest to be a kind and helpful digital friend! Make the right choices to show kindness online.

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🐈 Avatar Creation Station

In this game, you’ll create your own safe and fun online avatar! It’s important to choose a nickname and a picture that keeps you safe and private.

How to Play:
  • Choose a fun nickname (like “SuperStar123”) instead of your real name.
  • Pick a fun avatar instead of a real picture.
  • Get tips from Hoot on how to make safe choices while creating your profile.

💗 Kindness Quest

Let’s go on a quest to be a kind and helpful digital friend! In this game, you’ll make choices to show kindness and learn how to treat others with respect online.

How to Play:
  • Follow along with the story and make choices to be kind to your friends.
  • Earn praise from Hoot every time you make a kind decision.
  • Keep making kind choices to finish your quest!

Classroom Activities

Hello Cyber Explorers! 🚀 Welcome to your final adventure in becoming a Cyber Explorer! Today, you’ll have the chance to dive into three exciting activities that will help you be a great digital friend and make smart, safe choices online. You can team up with a grown-up, like a parent or teacher, to tackle these activities and finish your journey as a Cyber Safety Hero!

Here’s how to explore this page:

  • Pick an Activity: Choose one of the games below — you can start wherever you like!
  • Follow the Steps: Each activity has simple instructions for you and your grown-up to follow together. You’ll play games, act out scenarios, and have fun while learning how to stay safe online.
  • Have Fun and Learn! Every time you play, you’ll get better at spotting what’s safe and what’s not online.
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Players:  1 or more

Goal:  Protect your private information by creating your own “Privacy Shield!”

How to Play:
  • Give each child a shield template and let them design their “Privacy Shield” with colorful markers, stickers, and fun drawings.
  • Discuss privacy with fun examples: “What’s a secret that you would never share online?”
  • As they design, ask questions like: “If you had a magical shield, how would you keep your information safe?” They can add features like locks, shields, and even superhero masks! 🦸
  • Each player explains their Privacy Shield, and everyone celebrates their design! “Nice work, Privacy Protector!”
  • To make it extra fun, the shields can have “superpowers” – like “The Power of Secret Names!” or “The Magic of Keeping Your Password Safe!”
  • “Shield of Nicknames” – Use a fun nickname instead of your real name.
  • “Shield of Safety” – Keep passwords private.
  • “Shield of Silence” – Don’t share where you live or go to school.

🎉 You’ve built the ultimate Privacy Shield! Keep your information safe and secure online like a true superhero! 🛡️

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Players: 3 or more

Goal: Learn cybersafety rules while having a blast with music!

How to Play:
  • Create a fun and simple cybersafety song with easy lyrics like:
    “Keep your passwords secret, don’t share your name,
    If a pop-up shows up, don’t play that game!
    Ask a grown-up first before you click,
    Protect your info, that’s the trick!” 🎶
  • Teach the song to the kids and add fun dance moves that go with the lyrics (e.g., “Keep your passwords secret” – pretend to lock a treasure chest).
  • Once the song is learned, have a mini concert where everyone sings and dances together.
  • Add more verses about online safety (like using avatars, asking for permission, etc.) and let the kids come up with their own lyrics!
  • Celebrate at the end with a “Digital Safety Superstar” chant and dance!

🎉 You’ve danced your way to safety! You’re now a Digital Safety Rockstar! 🎤🎶

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Players: 3 or more

Goal: Practice quick thinking about online safety!

How to Play:
  • Start Your Design:
    Imagine you’re creating your very own Cyber Avatar! This is a character that represents you in the online world.
  • Choose Your Style:
    You can design your avatar however you want! It can be a cartoon character, superhero, animal, or anything else fun you like. Remember, it doesn’t need to look like you.
  • Use a Nickname:
    Instead of using your real name, create a nickname for your avatar, like “SuperStar123” or “GalaxyGamer!” This keeps your name safe online.
  • Make Your Avatar Safe:
    Choose a picture for your avatar that’s fun, like a superhero, an animal, or even a colorful shape. Don’t use your real photo to stay safe!
  • Decorate Your Avatar:
    Use paper, markers, crayons, and stickers to make your avatar look super cool. You can also cut out shapes and glue them to create something amazing!
  • Share Your Avatar:
    When you’re done, show your avatar to a friend or grown-up. Tell them why you kept it safe with a nickname and fun picture!

🎉 Awesome job! You’ve created a fun and safe avatar to use in your digital world. Now, you’re ready for safe adventures online!

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Recap

Hooray! You’ve completed Lesson 3: Building Digital Friendships and Habits! 🌟

Now you know how to:

🔒 Be Secure by keeping your devices safe and asking a grown-up before downloading anything.

🛡️ Be Private by using a nickname instead of your real name, choosing an avatar, and keeping personal details private.

🤔 Be Skeptical l by spotting fake information, trick videos, and misleading ads online.

😀 Be Positive by using kind words, helping others, and standing up for what’s right in the digital world

You’re now a Cyber Explorer! 🌟 With everything you’ve learned, you’re making smarter, safer choices online every day. Keep exploring, stay curious, and remember to always be kind and careful! You’ve completed an amazing adventure, and now you’re ready to use what you’ve learned to help others stay safe online, too. Great job, Cyber Explorer! Keep practicing and stay safe out there! 🌟

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Congrats. You finished!

Cyber Explorer Certificate

🎉 You Did It, Cyber Explorer! 🦉

You’ve shown that you know how to be safe, kind, and smart online—way to go! 🌐💪
As a special reward, Hoot has a surprise gift just for you! 🎁
You’ve unlocked a fun checklist with pictures to help you remember everything you’ve learned. You can find it on your Cyber Explorer Map!
We’re so proud of you—great job, Cyber Explorer! 🌟.

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A gift from Hoot

Hoot’s Cybersafety Checklist

A Special Gift from Hoot — Your Cybersecurity Expert! 🌐✨
Congratulations, Cyber Explorer! You’ve earned this checklist as a reward for completing your lessons. Keep it with you as a reminder of how to stay safe, kind, and smart online. You can download and print it out to hang near your computer or tuck into your Cyber Explorer folder!

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