Looking for Online Safety Workshops for Elementary Kids
I’m reaching out to see if anyone has come across resources or in-person workshops focused on online safety for elementary-aged kids. My 8- and 10-year-olds are active on platforms like Roblox and Minecraft and we have enabled parent controls and screen limits on both. In preparation for them getting older, I’m trying to figure out the best way to educate them about navigating the digital world safely and allow them more freedom online.
I’m curious if any of you have heard of programs within the Berkeley Unified School District or community initiatives that address these topics (I've also asked our school principal this too). If not, I’m interested in exploring the idea of putting together an afterschool or weekend program that can help both kids and parents learn about responsible online behavior.
I’d love to hear your suggestions, experiences, or if you’d be interested in collaborating on this idea!
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I'm interested in collaborating! We're over in Emeryville but my 8-year-old has had access to a surprising slice of the internet through her school computer that made me very aware that no one is teaching them context or internet safety. The school didn't seem too concerned but what's worse than the lack of filters (filters are never enough anyway) is the lack of what appears to be any plan for educating the kids about it in the future.
I'm so surprised it isn't part of the instruction outside the classroom, like in the library, or some supplemental tech material. It's just as critical as media literacy and research methods, if not more so since we're talking literal psychological and physical safety.
So, I'm eager to learn what we can do!
This is an event taking place this Sunday online; our school engages with KidPower actively and they’re great!
https://www.kidpower.org/workshop-2mar2025/
Hello!
Here is a link for exactly what you are describing — it’s a program linked to the kid power curriculum:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pb7z64r
It’s an online workshop called Family Power, happening this Sunday.