Grade 1 Digital Citizen Cornerstone Task Family Engagement

General Support

Students can create their own games with their families. Links to an external site.

Scratch Jr. Links to an external site. is a coding app for young children that allows them to create games, stories and more.
Tiny Tap Links to an external site. is a tablet app that allows students to create interactives and games.
Kahoot Links to an external site., Quizlet Links to an external site. and Quizizz Links to an external site. allow for quiz game creation online (Kahoot and Quizizz both require creation of an account).
Additional game ideas can be found on Activity Village Links to an external site. and How Stuff Works Links to an external site..

Task Specific Support

Send home Common Sense Media activity sheets with students to complete at home with their families. Common Sense also has family tip sheets on digital citizenship topics. Below are some suggested pages that connect directly to concepts taught in this unit:

Going Places Safely -- Student Activity Sheet Links to an external site. and Family Tip Sheet Links to an external site.
Keep it Private-- Student Activity Sheet Links to an external site. and Family Tip Sheet Links to an external site.
Staying Safe Online-- Student Activity Sheet Links to an external site. and Family Tip Sheet Links to an external site.
Follow the Digital Trail--Student Activity Sheet Links to an external site. and Family Tip Sheet Links to an external site.
Screen out the Mean--Student Activity Sheet Links to an external site.and Family Tip Sheet Links to an external site.

NOTE: To access the links parents will have to create a free Common Sense Media account. Common Sense Media Links to an external site. is a great resource for families with a wealth of resources for parents and families. Consider highlighting this site during Back to School Night and other Family events.

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