K-12 US · K–2
Cyberbullying & Online Harassment for Grades K–2
This guide helps US primary classrooms teach cyberbullying & online harassment with clear objectives and classroom-ready activities. Connect media sharing choices to peer safety and school norms. Use short texts, picture prompts, and guided discussion. Keep vocabulary concrete and revisit the same media literacy habits weekly. Use it to plan a single lesson or a short unit arc in K–2 — then explore how Split a Cookie (SaC) modules reduce prep time for teachers and substitutes.
Last reviewed 2026-07-05
Learning objectives
- In Grades K–2, students use simple words to describe core concepts of cyberbullying & online harassment with classroom examples — aligned with cyberbullying & online harassment instruction in primary classrooms.
- In Grades K–2, students apply cyberbullying & online harassment skills to age-appropriate texts and media — aligned with cyberbullying & online harassment instruction in primary classrooms.
- In Grades K–2, students reflect on how cyberbullying & online harassment supports responsible citizenship — aligned with cyberbullying & online harassment instruction in primary classrooms.
Classroom activities
- Use picture cards to sort "helpful" vs. "needs checking" sources after a read-aloud connected to cyberbullying & online harassment.
- Open with a 5-minute "Cyberbullying & Online Harassment" warm-up using a short age-appropriate clip or headline, then chart student questions on the board.
- Run a paired source comparison: give primary classrooms two short texts on the same event and ask which is more trustworthy and why.
- Send home a one-sentence family prompt: ask an adult how they check news on their phone.
SaC curriculum fit
SaC's digital literacy track includes modules that reinforce cyberbullying & online harassment through Split-Level handouts and facilitator-ready Navigator's Guides.
Standards alignment note
Districts across the United States align Grades K–2 media literacy instruction to state ELA, social studies, and library standards. SaC resources support local adoption — they do not replace state-specific scope and sequence requirements. Review your state framework when mapping K–2 outcomes.
Related resources
Other grade bands — Cyberbullying & Online Harassment