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Internet Safety Just for Kids
The Internet is a great place to learn new and exciting things. Most important, you should be safe and have fun. Here are some tips for you to learn how to be smart and safe while you are online. If you feel threatened or uncomfortable in any way online, tell your parents, guardian, a teacher or the librarian. They can contact the Office of the Attorney General at 1-800-385-1044.
Attorney General Tom Corbett's
"Just 4 Kids"
Fun games, coloring books, cross word puzzles, matching games, videos, etc. on Internet Safety for kids kindergarten through fifth grade. Kids can even become "Junior Attorney Generals."
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Don't be a Cyber Bully (pdf)
Overview of cyber bullying provided by PA Attorney General Tom Corbett that includes a definition of cyber bullying, how to deal with cyber bullies, and a cyber bullying pledge at the end. -
Definitions (pdf)
Definitions for popular Internet and computer terms are provided by PA Attorney General Tom Corbett. These terms range from Blogs to URLs to white listing.
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Internet Safety & Netiquette Tips (pdf)
These are tips for communicating online provided by PA Attorney General Tom Corbett. One tip is to "avoid using all caps when typing online, because it is considered "shouting." -
Contract 4 Kids (pdf)
Internet safety contract pledge for students in kindergarten through fifth grade provided by the PA Attorney General Tom Corbett. By signing the contract, students pledge to follow safety tips and guidelines online.
More Helpful Web Sites
- The Carnegie Cyber Academy
This Carnegie Mellon University site offers an interactive game that teaches Internet safety and computer security in a safe, fun setting. There are also mini-games and extra activities for kids. - Faux Paws Fun Zone
Faux Paws Fun Zone includes games, items to read, download, and print. The online adventure stars Faux Paws, the techno-cat, as she tries to escape potential dangers online. Who will save her at the end? Click here to find out! - SafeKids.com
Another great site for fun for kids online that includes Kids' Rules for Online Safety, Daffy Dave Sings the Safe Kids Online Song, and the fun Online Safety Quiz. This is one of the best sites available for parents and kids to learn about Internet safety. -
The Bully Roundup
An interactive board game to test your bully smarts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. -
Dealing with Bullies
Kids Health web site that gives an introduction on bullying and strategies for handling bullies. - Bullying Resource Center
Medline Plus online resource center for information on bullying provided by the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. This is a great site for information on bullying. There is an overview, articles, coping and prevention strategies, latest news, statistics, games, and information for children, teens, parents, and others on bullying.