Help your little learners become confident, safe digital citizens with this simple, hands-on sorting activity. Children cut out different online activities (for example: talking to strangers online, playing a game chosen by a trusted adult) and decide whether each one is safe or unsafe.
Perfect for introducing internet safety in a calm, age-appropriate way, this resource gets children talking, thinking, and making good choices online without scaring them.
How it works
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Children cut out the picture/statement cards.
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They sort each card into Safe or Unsafe online activities.
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Use the cards to spark discussion:
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Why is this unsafe?
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What should you do instead?
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Who could you tell if this happened?
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You can use it as a whole-class carpet activity, in small groups, or as an independent task for more confident readers.
What’s included
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✔️ Sorting mats or headings: “Safe” and “Unsafe”
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✔️ A set of child-friendly activity cards showing common online behaviours
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✔️ Picture-based prompts to support younger learners and non-readers
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✔️ Optional recording sheet (e.g. “One safe thing I can do online is…”)
Skills & curriculum links
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🧠 PSHE / Digital Citizenship – recognising safe and unsafe choices online
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💬 Speaking & Listening – explaining their thinking and practising key phrases like “I tell a trusted adult”
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💻 Computing / Online Safety – builds early understanding of personal information, strangers online, and asking for help
Ideal for EYFS with adult support, KS1, and lower KS2 as an introductory or recap lesson on internet safety. Also great for home educators who want a gentle, practical way to talk about staying safe online.
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