Online worries
I can explain how to identify online worries and how to seek help from a trusted adult.
Online worries
I can explain how to identify online worries and how to seek help from a trusted adult.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- We can see and hear upsetting things online.
- If we are in danger, our body will often warn us.
- We each feel worries in different ways, for example, in our tummy or by feeling hot.
- If we get a funny feeling in our tummy, we should tell a trusted adult .
Keywords
Worried - thinking about something bad or upsetting
Trusted adult - someone we know offline who makes us feel safe who can help us
Safe - something that won't hurt us
Dangerous - something that could hurt or upset us
Common misconception
Children are powerless online.
Children should know that they have the power to turn off their digital devices, say no and ask for help from a trusted if they are ever scared or worried.
To help you plan your year 1 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Online worries, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Online worries, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
a smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop or smartwatch
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
using the internet
Exit quiz
6 Questions
thinking about something bad or upsetting
something that could hurt or upset us
something that won't hurt us