Wednesday, February 11, 2015

NetSmartz Helps Teach Kids Internet Safety with Picture Communication Symbols


Children with physical, developmental, and learning disabilities may be more susceptible to on- and offline risks, such as abduction, sexual exploitation, online predation, and cyberbullying. NetSmartz Workshop educates children ages 5-17 about these risks and teaches them effective strategies for protecting themselves. While NetSmartz resources were not created specifically for children with special needs, many of its materials employ the same teaching methods used with special needs children, such as role-playing, rhyme, and repetition.

The site allows you to download symbols and even create personal stories for your child.  This free resource is a project of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and you can visit the site by clicking here. 

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