K-12 US · K–2
Responsible Sharing Online for Grades K–2
This guide helps US primary classrooms teach responsible sharing online with clear objectives and classroom-ready activities. Classroom norms and skills for sharing information without amplifying harm, rumors, or private data. 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 apply a share checklist before posting — aligned with responsible sharing online instruction in primary classrooms.
- In Grades K–2, students protect peer privacy in group chats — aligned with responsible sharing online instruction in primary classrooms.
- In Grades K–2, students correct own mistakes publicly when wrong — aligned with responsible sharing online instruction in primary classrooms.
Classroom activities
- Use picture cards to sort "helpful" vs. "needs checking" sources after a read-aloud connected to responsible sharing online.
- Open with a 5-minute "Responsible Sharing Online" 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
Zero-prep modules help substitutes reinforce sharing norms on short-notice instructional days.
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 — Responsible Sharing Online