Teaching Digital Citizenship: Resources to Help Your Students Navigate the Online World
Digital citizenship isn’t just a buzzword in education. Teaching it is an essential part of our role as educators. But how do we incorporate digital citizenship into our daily routine? And what resources are out there to help us get started?
Our students are living their lives online. They can share everything and anything with the world with just a tap of a button. It seems like every day we are hearing about the latest popular app among teens and kids. And with it comes a new way to connect.
It’s nearly impossible to keep up. With technology changing constantly, it can be difficult to know where to begin teaching digital citizenship.
Fortunately for us, there are many resources available to educators to help our students navigate the digital world safely. But where do we find them?
15 digital citizenship resources for the classroom
Here’s a collection of ready-to-use, teacher-tested resources to help you teach online safety, digital literacy, and responsible technology use in engaging ways — from kindergarten to high school.
For young learners (K–2)
Digital Citizenship Book Creator Activity
Students can explore and reflect on what it means to be a good digital citizen through interactive pages created in Book Creator.
The Digital Citizens Coloring Book from Common Sense Media
A fun, printable activity book that helps young students learn about being safe, respectful, and responsible online.
Bean Goes on the Internet from Seesaw
23 interactive Seesaw activities that introduce online safety through a story-based lessons
Caring for Our Devices from Nearpod
A short, interactive Nearpod lesson that teaches students how to treat devices with care and use them responsibly.
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For elementary (3-5) and middle school (6-8)
Be a Super Digital Citizen from Common Sense Education
A full lesson plan that encourages students to think about their online actions and the importance of standing up for others online.
Digital Citizenship Superhero Hyper Doc
A collaborative, ready-to-use library of digital citizenship lessons, activities, and ideas for multiple grade levels.
Teach Digital Citizenship with Picture Story Books Ditch That Textbook
Ideas for pairing picture books with digital citizenship lessons — perfect for building empathy and awareness through storytelling.
Be Internet Awesome with Pear Deck + Google
A gamified, interactive program that helps students learn about online safety, privacy, and kindness while having fun.
For elementary (3-5) and middle school (6-8)
Be a Super Digital Citizen from Common Sense Education
A full lesson plan that encourages students to think about their online actions and the importance of standing up for others online.
Digital Citizenship Superhero Hyper Doc
A collaborative, ready-to-use library of digital citizenship lessons, activities, and ideas for multiple grade levels.
Teach Digital Citizenship with Picture Story Books Ditch That Textbook
Ideas for pairing picture books with digital citizenship lessons — perfect for building empathy and awareness through storytelling.
Be Internet Awesome with Pear Deck + Google
A gamified, interactive program that helps students learn about online safety, privacy, and kindness while having fun.
For secondary students (9+)
The Achievery: Creating a Good Password
A quick, engaging lesson that teaches students the basics of strong passwords and online privacy.
The Achievery: Social Media and You
Helps students reflect on their social media habits and what it means to post responsibly.
The Achievery: Dealing with Digital Stress
Explores the emotional side of online life, teaching students how to manage screen time and digital burnout.
A hands-on, interactive game where students learn about cybersecurity by solving real-world challenges.
PBS LearningMedia Cybersecurity Lab Lesson Plan
A companion lesson plan for teachers to guide discussions and activities based on the NOVA Cybersecurity Lab.
Cybersecurity Explore Board (Virtual Escape Rooms)
A fun, gamified way to explore cybersecurity and digital safety concepts through interactive puzzles.
Teaching digital citizenship doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With ready-made lessons, games, and interactive experiences like these, you can weave digital citizenship into your daily instruction — helping your students become thoughtful, kind, and responsible digital citizens.
