We use the internet every day, for games, chatting, and learning. But just like we lock our homes, we need to stay safe online too. In this lesson, children will learn what cybersecurity is, what personal information to keep private, and how to behave kindly and responsibly online using good netiquette. 

Let’s break it down:

• The word "cyber" means anything to do with computers or the internet.

• The word "security" means safety or protection.

• So, cybersecurity means protecting your digital life -like your games, messages, photos, and personal information.

• We use the internet every day, for chatting, learning, playing games, and even shopping. Just like we lock our doors at home, we need to keep our online things safe too.

• Here’s why cybersecurity is important:

• Keeps your personal information safe – like your name, home address, and photos.

• Stops hackers from stealing or breaking things on your device.

• Protects your money when you or your parents buy something online.

• Helps businesses and schools keep their work safe from cyber attacks.

• Builds trust so we feel safe using websites and apps.

• Blocks computer viruses that can slow down or break your device.

• Keeps the country safe by protecting important government information. 

Personal information means facts about you that shouldn’t be shared with just anyone. If the wrong person finds out, they can use it in bad ways.

Keep this kind of information private to stay safe online.

Watch this short story about a boy who shares everything online and learn an important lesson about online privacy and staying safe on the internet through his experience 

• Netiquette = Network + Étiquette

• It means good manners and respectful behaviour online. Just like in real life, we need to be kind, thoughtful, and responsible when using the internet.

• Before we dive into the rules of netiquette, let’s watch Ella and her dad’s story to see why online manners matter. 

Vid 1.2: My Netiquette Lesson

• Play this game on Netiquette - 

• Read each statement and decide whether it's True or False.