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Pause & Think Online

How can we be safe, responsible, and respectful online?

Grade

1

Time

25 mins.

Objectives

  • Understand the importance of being safe, responsible, and respectful online.
  • Learn the "Pause & Think Online" song to remember basic digital citizenship concepts.

Vocabulary Show definitions

online . pause
online using a computer, phone, or tablet to visit a website or app
pause to stop what you're doing or saying
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.

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This lesson will be archived in December 2026. 

We've updated and expanded it into the lessons below.

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Pause & Think Online
Privacy & Safety
Grade:
1
Pause & Think Online (Updated)
How can we be safe, responsible, and respectful online?
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Managing Device Distractions
Healthy Habits
Grade:
1
Managing Device Distractions (Updated)
How can I deal with device distractions and keep my focus?
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A blue background with an autoplay icon and a green, animated character (Arms) scratching chin in wonder.
Healthy Habits
Grade:
1
Autoplay: Helpful or Not?
Can technology features be both helpful and unhelpful to me?
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Lesson Plan

25 mins.

What You’ll Need

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