Complete Curriculum

K-5 Digital Citizenship Curriculum

A comprehensive 36-week curriculum designed to teach elementary students essential digital citizenship skills through age-appropriate, engaging activities that align with Common Core and ISTE standards.

36 Weeks

Full school year program

Grades K-5

Age-appropriate content

180+ Activities

Hands-on learning

Standards-Aligned

ISTE & Common Core

Sample Weekly Lesson Plans

Week 1-2

Internet Basics & Digital Footprints

K-2

Activities:

  • ✓ What is the Internet? (Picture book activity)
  • ✓ Good vs. Bad Secrets online
  • ✓ Creating a positive digital footprint collage
  • ✓ Role-play: Meeting strangers online

Week 3-4

Password Power & Account Safety

K-2

Activities:

  • ✓ Password superhero training game
  • ✓ Creating strong passwords with pictures
  • ✓ Never share personal information song
  • ✓ Design your password shield craft

Week 5-6

Kind Communication Online

3-5

Activities:

  • ✓ Digital citizenship pledge ceremony
  • ✓ Cyberbullying scenarios and solutions
  • ✓ Emoji emotions understanding game
  • ✓ Creating classroom netiquette rules

Week 7-8

Media Balance & Screen Time

3-5

Activities:

  • ✓ Screen time tracker project
  • ✓ Healthy habits vs. too much tech debate
  • ✓ Design a balanced day schedule
  • ✓ Family media agreement template

Grade-Specific Learning Modules

Kindergarten

Foundation Skills

  • • Recognizing trusted adults online
  • • Understanding "private" information
  • • Screen time traffic light system
  • • Being kind with technology

Grade 1-2

Building Awareness

  • • Creating usernames safely
  • • Understanding online permanence
  • • Recognizing unsafe content
  • • Digital device care and respect

Grade 3-4

Critical Thinking

  • • Evaluating online information
  • • Understanding online advertising
  • • Digital communication etiquette
  • • Online gaming safety rules

Grade 5

Digital Leadership

  • • Being an upstander online
  • • Understanding digital rights
  • • Creating positive content
  • • Leading by example online

Complete Curriculum Package Includes

Teacher Materials

  • • 180 detailed lesson plans
  • • PowerPoint presentations
  • • Assessment rubrics
  • • Answer keys
  • • Teaching tips & tricks
  • • Differentiation strategies

Student Resources

  • • Interactive workbooks
  • • Digital citizenship badges
  • • Activity sheets
  • • Online safety posters
  • • Game-based learning
  • • Take-home activities

Parent Connection

  • • Weekly parent letters
  • • Family discussion guides
  • • Home activity suggestions
  • • Progress tracking sheets
  • • Parent education webinars
  • • Family tech agreements

Suggested Implementation Timeline

Quarter 1:

Foundation skills - Internet basics, password safety, recognizing trusted adults

Quarter 2:

Communication skills - Digital kindness, cyberbullying prevention, online etiquette

Quarter 3:

Critical thinking - Evaluating online content, understanding ads, media balance

Quarter 4:

Digital leadership - Creating positive content, being an upstander, year review

Expected Learning Outcomes

By End of Grade 2, Students Will:

  • Understand basic internet safety rules
  • Know how to create safe passwords
  • Recognize and report unsafe content
  • Practice digital kindness

By End of Grade 5, Students Will:

  • Evaluate online information critically
  • Understand digital footprints and privacy
  • Be an upstander against cyberbullying
  • Balance screen time effectively

Ready to Transform Digital Safety Education?

Download the complete K-5 Digital Citizenship Curriculum and start building responsible digital citizens today. Includes all materials, assessments, and parent resources.

Elementary Lesson Plan (PDF) Role-Play Activities (PDF)
Assessment Tools (PDF) Back to Resources

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