Help upper elementary students navigate the digital world with confidence, awareness, and healthy boundaries! "My Device, My Choices" is a comprehensive 16-page social story tailored for students in Grades 3–6.
Instead of relying on fear-based warnings, this resource uses empowering, student-friendly language to teach critical digital citizenship, online safety, and screen balance.
Perfect for classroom teachers, school counselors, special education staff, and parents, this printable guide offers practical strategies children can apply to real-world online situations.
Topics Covered in This Story:
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Online Privacy: Protecting personal info like names, addresses, and passwords.
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Digital Boundaries & Posting: The "Pause, Think, Post" rule.
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Cyberbullying & Kindness: How to handle mean messages without fighting back.
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Stranger Safety: Recognizing online strangers and staying safe.
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Screen Time Balance: Recognizing body cues and taking off-screen breaks.
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Action Steps & Digital Safety Plan: Clear guidelines on stopping, blocking, saving, and asking trusted adults for help.
What’s Included:
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1 Ready-to-Print PDF Social Story (16 pages)
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8.5x11 inches format
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Discussion prompts embedded throughout to facilitate meaningful conversations
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How to Use:
1. After uploading product, save file to your device
2. Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service
3. Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with children
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Personal Note:
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