Common Sense Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Teaching kids to be safe, kind, and savvy online can feel overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Common Sense’s free Digital Citizenship Curriculum offers ready‑made lesson plans, videos, and printable activities on topics like privacy, media balance, and respectful communication. Developed by educators and researchers, it’s aligned to standards but flexible enough for homeschool, co‑ops, or after‑school programs. We love that the lessons include scenarios, reflection questions, and family resources rather than just rules. It’s ideal for roughly grades K–12, with age‑banded materials you can pick and choose from. The sheer volume of content can be a bit much at first, but once you find your child’s level, it’s easy to build a simple sequence. Pro tip: schedule one short “digital citizenship” lesson each month, then refer back to shared vocabulary (like “digital footprint”) when real‑life situations come up.