Children make friends everywhere they go -- including online. But are all of these friendships the same? How can children start online friendships and also learn ways to stay safe? 

Online Friendships

Created in partnership by Common Sense Education and Book Creator. Adapted from Common Sense Education's K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum.

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Here are some ways Heart might have responded.

I don't give out that information over the internet.

It's not the name of the street that matters, but it is a cool street!

Oh man, on my street if it rains, it gets flooded.

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Heart is preparing for an online chat with someone from her sister school in India. They have never met before!

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Maybe not now. But I was wondering what foods you like?

Maybe, I just need to check with my parents first!

We can share funny pictures of pets right here!

List some of the risks of Heart's friendships with IndiaLotus and CJCool below.

In this book, we are going to explore how to stay safe with friends you only know online. You'll learn why it's important to keep private information to yourself, and also how to respond to an online friend if you start feeling uncomfortable.

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is information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you.

This lesson has been designed with research-based principles and is an adaptation of the <a href="https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/digital-friendships">Digital Friendships</a> lesson from Common Sense Education’s K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. We encourage teachers to maintain the integrity of the content presented. However, remixing is permitted to adapt to the needs of your learners.&nbsp; Common Sense is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. Find out more about our free resources for families and teachers at <a href="https://www.commonsense.org/">commonsense.org</a>.

Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted. 

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Heart sees a message. It's CJCool.

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This question makes Heart feel uncomfortable.

What kinds of things do you do online?

online: Using a computer, phone, or tablet to visit a website or app

Decide which information is OK to share! Drag the following statements to the correct box.

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Heart met CJCool on the PhotoFun app.

12 Likes @Hugs111 say hi to my dog pepper! 😍 @CJCool Hey! I like your dog. He's cute.

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Heart doesn't know CJCool's real name or age, but they've been online friends for a while.

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What are the benefits of

List some of the benefits of Heart's friendships with IndiaLotus and CJCool below.

How should Heart respond to her online friends?