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Online Safety and Privacy for Kids and Caretakers

Find title and resources to help spark conversation with the kids in your life about staying safe online, their digital footprint, and balanced technology use. #DigitalInclusion #IndyPLKids

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  • Grades Pre-K-K. Chicken Clicking is the tale of a little chick who sneaks in to use the farmer's computer each night. She starts off with innocent clicking and lands in a bit of trouble for buying silly things, but her clicking soon lands her in a…
    Book, 2014London : Andersen Press Ltd., 2014. — J P WIL
  • Grades K-3. Explore with Jack as he introduces familiar fairy tale characters and how they use the internet from shopping, video games, and more. Soon they encounter common challenges - unexpected bills, trouble sharing, being distracted, and tech…
    Book, 2017New York : Scholastic Inc., 2017. — SHARED SYSTEM
  • On the Internet

    Our First Talk About Online Safety

    Roberts, Jillian, 1971-
    Grades K-3. If you are looking for a title that can introduce online safety in a realistic way, this is a great fit. The scenarios presented are given in the context of a child who is using the internet for the first time, observing how an older…
    eBook, 2019[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2019] — EBOOK AXIS 360
  • Grades K-3. Nerdy Birdy and Vulture are best friends. They decide to try the new Tweetster to make online friends - but how will their friendship change when Nerdy Birdy post a picture online that hurts Vultures feelings? This title presents a story…
    Book, 2017New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2017. — J P REY
  • The Technology Tail

    a Digital Footprint Story

    Cook, Julia, 1964-
    Grade 1-4. This story explains how children generate a digital footprint with their online activities. It helps connect the concept to a "technology tail" that follows kids around for life. It touches on cyberbullying, online privacy, information…
    Book, 2017Boys Town, NE : Boys Town Press, [2017] — SHARED SYSTEM
  • Grades 1-4. This title can help younger coders learn about how information is shared online, how cookies work, how to protect your privacy, and how to keep your computer safe. The book has online activities associated to help reinforce the lessons…
    Book, 2017Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, 2017. — SHARED SYSTEM
  • Grade 2-5. Roblox is a platform that allows users to create and share games. This title can help kids recognize how to safely interact in Roblox so that they can enjoy it's interactive community while avoiding sharing personal information.
    Book, 2020Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, 2020. — J 794.8 GRE
  • Grades 3-4. Want to help ensure your kid can spot false information? This title is appropriate for kids preparing for research projects using the internet or who just like to explore and find facts online. The title is quite text dense, but it…
    Book, 2013Madison, WI : Upstart Books, 2013. — J E BUZ
  • A Smart Girl's Guide. Digital World

    How to Connect, Share, Play, and Keep Yourself Safe

    Anton, Carrie, 1977-
    Grades 3-6. This title from American Girls provides a great conversation starter. It introduces engaging age-appropriate ways to use the internet while emphasizing staying safe, being kind to others, and making wise choices. A mixture of advice,…
    Book, 2017Middleton, WI : American Girl, [2017] — J 004.678 ANT
  • Grads 3-7. This thriller is an engaging read for middle-grade readers who like a good twist. The story features examples of online bullying and the risks that social media and your digital footprint can pose if you're not mindful of what you post…
    Book, 2020New York : Scholastic Press, 2020. — J FIC AVE
  • For Parents and Caretakers. Common Sense Media has developed planners that focus on how you can "Make Screen Time Safe and Positive." These planners aren't a rigid set of rules but are designed to inspire conversations about tech use as a family so…
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  • For Parents and Caretakers. This 6 Lesson course will help you navigate balancing the rewards of internet use with the dangers. Explore how to avoid identity theft, online predators, and cyberbullying and explore steps you can take to keep kids safe…
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