1. Activity Introduction

We share lots of things online — drawings, photos, messages, favourite things, and more.

Before you tap Send, Post, or Share, it is smart to pause and think.

Today, you will practise making safe sharing choices.

There is no need to be scared of being online. The goal is simple:

Pause. Think. Check.

2. QUICK PRACTICE: STOP → THINK → CHECK

🛑 STOP

Pause before sharing.

Take a moment before you tap Send, Post, or Share.

💭 THINK

Ask yourself:

“What am I sharing?”

Look at the message, photo, or information carefully.

👨‍👩‍👧 CHECK

If you are unsure, ask a trusted adult before sharing.

A trusted adult could be a parent, teacher, or another responsible adult who helps keep you safe.

Try an example

You want to send a photo of your new school bag.

STOP: Pause before sending it.

THINK: Does the photo show your name, school details, address, or anything private?

CHECK: If you are not sure, ask a trusted adult first.

3. MAIN ACTIVITY: SAFE TO SHARE, KEEP PRIVATE, OR ASK FIRST?

For each situation, choose:

🟢 SAFE TO SHARE

Generally okay to share in an appropriate setting.

🔴 KEEP PRIVATE

Do not share it publicly.

🟡 ASK A TRUSTED ADULT FIRST

Check with a parent, teacher, or another trusted adult before sharing.

Remember: The right choice can depend on what else is visible, who will see it, and where it will be shared.

1. Your favourite cartoon character

You want to tell your friends which cartoon character you like best.

Your choice: 🟢 SAFE TO SHARE / 🔴 KEEP PRIVATE / 🟡 ASK FIRST

Why? A favourite cartoon is usually ordinary information that is fine to share with friends in an appropriate setting.

2. Your password

Someone asks you to send them the password for your game or account.

Your choice: 🟢 SAFE TO SHARE / 🔴 KEEP PRIVATE / 🟡 ASK FIRST

Why?Keep passwords private. They protect your account and should not be shared with friends or other people.

3. A drawing you made

You made a funny drawing and want to show it to your family or friends.

Your choice: 🟢 SAFE TO SHARE / 🔴 KEEP PRIVATE / 🟡 ASK FIRST

Why? A drawing you made is generally safe to share when it does not show private information.

4. A photo of the front of your house

You want to post a photo outside your home. The house number can clearly be seen.

Your choice: 🟢 SAFE TO SHARE / 🔴 KEEP PRIVATE / 🟡 ASK FIRST

Why? A house number can help identify where you live, so it is better to keep this information private.

5. Your phone number

You are asked to post your phone number in a public group so people can contact you.

Your choice: 🟢 SAFE TO SHARE / 🔴 KEEP PRIVATE / 🟡 ASK FIRST

Why? Your phone number is personal information and should not be shared publicly.

6. A photo from a school event

You want to post a photo from a school event. The picture shows the school name, several children, and other details in the background.

Your choice: 🟢 SAFE TO SHARE / 🔴 KEEP PRIVATE / 🟡 ASK FIRST

Why? Pause and check with a trusted adult before sharing because the photo may reveal school or other people’s information.

7. A message saying, “Where are you right now?”

Someone asks you to tell them your current location.

Your choice: 🟢 SAFE TO SHARE / 🔴 KEEP PRIVATE / 🟡 ASK FIRST

Why? Do not publicly share your live location; if you are unsure how to respond, stop and ask a trusted adult.

8. A photo of your pet

You want to share a picture of your pet. The picture shows only your pet and a plain background.

Your choice: 🟢 SAFE TO SHARE / 🔴 KEEP PRIVATE / 🟡 ASK FIRST

Why? A pet photo is generally okay to share when it does not also show private information such as your address, school details, or location.

4. WHAT DO YOU NOTICE?

Look carefully at each situation. Imagine you are about to tap Share.

Scenario A

A child wants to post a photograph. The photograph clearly shows the house number in the background.

What should the child notice before sharing?

Think: The house number gives information about where the child lives.

Safe choice: Pause and do not share the photo publicly. Ask a trusted adult if unsure.

Scenario B

A child receives a message asking for their phone number.

What should the child do before replying?

Think: A phone number is personal information.

Safe choice: Do not send it. Stop and check with a trusted adult.

Scenario C

A child wants to share a drawing with friends.

What could the child check first?

Think: Look at the whole picture. Does it accidentally show a name, address, school details, phone number, or another piece of private information?

Safe choice: If nothing private is visible and the sharing is appropriate, it may be okay to share.

5. WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

There is no need to solve an online problem by yourself. Practise your STOP → THINK → CHECK habit.

Situation 1

A new online contact asks:

“What is the name of your school?”

What would you do?

Model response:
“I would STOP. I would not share the school information. I would CHECK with a trusted adult.”

Situation 2

Someone asks you to send a photo that makes you feel uncomfortable.

What would you do?

Model response:
“I would STOP. I would not send the photo. I would CHECK with a trusted adult.”

You never have to send a photo just because someone asks.

Situation 3

You receive a message and you are not sure whether it is safe to answer.

What would you do?

Model response:
“I would STOP. I would not rush to reply. I would CHECK with a trusted adult.”

If an online interaction feels uncomfortable, worrying, confusing, or pressuring, tell a trusted adult. You do not have to handle it alone.

6. PRIVATE DOES NOT MEAN SECRET

Some information is private.

Private means we do not share it publicly.

Examples can include:

• your full name
• your home address
• your phone number
• your passwords
• personal school details
• your live location
• private family information
• photos you are unsure about sharing

But remember:

Private does not mean you must keep a worrying online situation secret.

If something online makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, confused, or pressured, tell a trusted adult.

You can always ask for help.

7. PRACTICE: PAUSE BEFORE YOU POST

Imagine you are about to send or post each example below.

For each one, pause and ask the four questions.

Example 1 — A photo of your birthday cake

1. What am I sharing?
   
   
2. Who will see it?
   
   
3. Is any personal information visible?
   
   
4. Should I check with a trusted adult first?

Example 2 — A photo taken outside your home

1. What am I sharing?
   
   
2. Who will see it?
   
   
3. Is any personal information visible?
   
   
4. Should I check with a trusted adult first?

Hint: Look carefully for house numbers, names, school details, or location clues.

Example 3 — A message containing your phone number

1. What am I sharing?
   
   
2. Who will see it?
   
   
3. Is any personal information visible?
   
   
4. Should I check with a trusted adult first?

Hint: A phone number is personal information.

Example 4 — A drawing you made

1. What am I sharing?
   
   
2. Who will see it?
   
   
3. Is any personal information visible?
   
   
4. Should I check with a trusted adult first?

Hint: Check the whole picture before sharing.

8. QUICK SAFETY REMINDER

Remember:

• I pause before I share.
• I keep private information private.
• I do not share passwords.
• If I am unsure, I ask a trusted adult.

Your safety habit:

STOP → THINK → CHECK

9. PARENT / TEACHER SUPPORT NOTE

Use this activity as a short conversation rather than a lecture.

• Discuss the examples calmly and ask the child why they chose an answer.
• Explain that some information is private because it can identify a child, their home, school, contact details, or location.
• Point out that not everything online is dangerous. Some ordinary things, such as a drawing or favourite cartoon, may be fine to share in an appropriate setting.
• Avoid blaming children for mistakes. Focus on what they can do next time: STOP → THINK → CHECK.
• Encourage children to ask before sharing something they are unsure about.
• Remind children that they can tell a trusted adult if an online interaction makes them uncomfortable, worried, confused, or pressured.
• Reinforce that children should not be expected to handle serious or uncomfortable online situations by themselves.