Build online resilience with our easy-to-use lessons, which include videos, exercises and activities that empower young people with responsible real-world practices as they participate online. Send home or book bag materials are included for parents and carers. Browse our Digital Citizenship resources for primary and secondary learners below.
Check out the mapping of Common Sense Education's Digital Citizenship Lessons by topic, year and term Digital Citizenship Year 1 - 13 Progression for schools in England, schools in Scotland, and schools in Wales.
Media Literacy Education Works: A new analysis from London School of Economics shows students who've been taught our Digital Citizenship curriculum are better prepared to fight disinformation and other online risks.
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“Common Sense Media provides an invaluable resource for our Early Years students. Through their engaging and clever Digital Citizens, our children are introduced to the online world in a fun and safe way...”
- Kasia S., Computing Teacher
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world we live in. From using generative AI for schoolwork to dealing with misinformation and befriending AI chatbots, learners have a lot to consider when it comes to this ever-evolving technology. Use these quick, grab-and-go lessons to help your students think critically about AI and its impact.
Lessons include poems, songs, videos and the "Digital Citizens" characters to teach young learners how to be safe and responsible online. The skills you'll be teaching aren't just nice-to-have - they're essential for helping kids stay curious, creative, critical and connected in our always-on world.
In August 2025, our US nonprofit released a new Early Years - Year 9 Digital Literacy and Well Being Curriculum. Our next steps are to adapt it to meet the unique needs of learners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Lessons include videos and dilemmas that encourage learners to develop habits and practical strategies to be digital citizens in their everyday lives. Children and teens will build essential digital habits and skills to take ownership of their digital lives.
The UK has multiple statutory requirements for teachers to teach digital citizenship. Common Sense resources are recommended in the Education for a Connected World framework as essential skills for today's learner.
