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As a parent or guardian, you play a vital role in guiding your child's education, including teaching them about cybersecurity. This involves providing them with knowledge, nurturing responsible online habits, and equipping them with skills to navigate the digital world safely.

This unit is designed to help you use what you gained from this module and incorporate it into your discussions with your child. Consider ways to share this valuable information at home, making cybersecurity a focal point in your family.

  • Engage in conversations with other parents or caregivers about cyber issues that may impact your child's online experiences. Talk with school leaders, like your child’s principal, about cybersecurity and keeping students safe.
  • Familiarize yourself with available cybersecurity educational materials tailored for children.
  • Deepen your own understanding of cybersecurity by exploring additional learning opportunities.
  • Share practical tips and strategies with your children on how to maintain online security at home.

Resources for parents and guardians

  • Microsoft Online Safety: Microsoft Online Safety gives tips, resources, and research on internet safety and online bullying and harassment prevention.
  • Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI): The Good Digital Parenting resources from the FOSI equip parents and caregivers with tools to create safer online environments for their child and family.
  • Internet Matters: Internet Matters provides parents and educators with thorough information, valuable guidance, and support to help maintain the safety of children in the digital space.
  • NetSmartz: NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), provides families with videos, presentations, and other educational resources to use with their child.
  • Savvy Cyber Kids: Savvy Cyber Kids aims to empower youth, families, and school communities with resources and tools to educate children on topics like internet safety, bully response, and digital privacy, fostering a sense of empowerment, and responsible decision-making in digital environments.
  • ConnectSafely: ConnectSafely educates users of technology on matters of safety, privacy, and security with guides for families, podcasts, and other resources.
  • Making accounts more secure with multi-factor authentication: The Federal Trade Commission provides information for adults and children on how to protect your child’s online privacy, avoid scams, safeguard your devices, and more.

Resources for children

  • NetSmartz Kidz: NetSmartz Kidz, an interactive educational program by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), aims to teach children, parents, educators, and law enforcement about online and offline safety. NetSmartz utilizes age-appropriate tools like videos, games, activities, and presentations to educate while entertaining, targeting individuals aged 5-17.
  • iKeepSafe Faux Paw: iKeepSafe uses fun books about Faux Paw, a technology-loving six-toed cat, to promote safe and healthy use of digital devices.
  • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS): PBS and PBS Kids provide children with fun quizzes, games, and resources to learn about cybersecurity.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): The FBI’s Safe Online Surfing game helps children in grades 3 through 8 learn about cyber safety and digital citizenship.

Minecraft Education resources

Your child may be using Minecraft Education at school to learn about cybersecurity. The Minecraft Education team produced a variety of worlds and educational resources to support cyber awareness and develop best practices in security for every grade band: