Pinwheels for Prevention

This year conversations were around cyber safety. We understand that extremely young children have access to internet based games, apps, and sites. While we cannot change the frequency or restrictions of the usage of internet for these children, we CAN teach them how to be safe.

96% of kids use social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and snapchat which emphasizes the importance of Internet safety. Breaking it down by age lends us these figures:
82% of 5-7 year olds use social media
96% of 8-11 year olds use social media
99% of 12-15 year olds use social media

Not only is the use of the Internet and social networking sites increasing, the average time spent online for children is also increasing, with our older youth spending as much time online as all of the younger groups combined. Spending more time online increases the child’s vulnerability to sexual predators, sexual offenses, and cyberbullying. Consequently, this leaves less time for outside physical activity with friends, joining a sports team, and spending time with family.

These teachings have been welcomed in schools throughout our county and our teams have left with the praise of the administration.

CURRICULUM BY GRADE LEVEL
Preschool: Good Secrets / Bad Secrets & Private Parts
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: Good Secrets / Bad Secrets, Safe Adults, & Stranger Danger
3rd grade – 6th grade: Safe Adults, Stranger Danger, Cyber & Social Media Safety , & Cyber Bullying
7th grade – 8th grade: Cyber & Social Media Safety and Human Trafficking

We also offer our pinwheels safety message to anyone on campus! We would love to present to your staff, PTN, or campus groups. Call now to book your student and/or staff presentations!