Cyber Safety for Children
The Internet today offers great scope for learning, creating and
connecting with friends and family. Have fun and remember the
WISE code!
W Always ask
why a website or someone you make friends with on
the Internet would need to know your real name, age and where you
live.
I Be
inspired! The Internet offers great tools for
learning, discovering and creating.
S Be secure.
There are constantly new scams, hoaxes, viruses and spyware on the
Internet. Think before you enter online competitions for an ipod,
or iphone
E Evaluate
the stuff you read, see or receive through the Internet. Just
because its on the Internet or Google does not make it true,
reliable or genuine.
Websites
Cyber bullying -
What is cyberbullying, how it works and how to understand and deal
with cyberbullies.
Kids
smart - learn about the internet and being a SMART surfer
BBC web - stay
safe - Learn about Internet Safety with Dongle the rabbit. Take
the Stay Safe Quiz, download the screensaver and wallpaper and find
out how to be SMART online.
Safe surfer - SafeSurfer is
a website that is tailored specifically to kids from the ages of
8-14 that offers them a forum, games, video and computer game
reviews
Netsmartz Kids - Online
resource with interactive activities and games teaching children,
teens, parents & educators safety on the Internet
Interactive Games
Bad
guy patrol - Teaches kids to spot bad guys on the Internet by
playing four fun games
Disney safe surfing - Don't be in the dark. Play the game. Find
out about how to keep safe online
McGruff -
McGruff the Crime Dog and pal, Scruff, bring ideas about kids
staying safe through safety puzzles, games, and colouring
pages.
Internet Safety
game - Help Captain Broadband fight the nasty character by
learning about safety and security while surfing the Web
PBS Kids
web licence - Answer all 10 questions about surfing the
internet correctly and you may print yourself a web license
Online Communities aimed @ Children
Alfy
Play games, get free e-mail, listen to music
and stories and create a home page for children, teachers, and
parents
Allykatz
Website for tween girls to write their own
blogs, gossip, make friends and express their views
Bin
Weevils
Virtual world where you can create a
character, play games, buy furniture for your nest, win prizes,
watch cartoons and chat.
Kids cafe
A video community for kids. Upload and watch
kid videos
Kids World
Includes online games, game cheats, message
boards, chat, contests, sports, fashion, music, reviews and
entertainment news for kids and teens
Squigly’s Playhouse
A safe place for kids to play and learn.
Includes games, jokes, arts and crafts, colouring pictures, poems,
postcards.