As children get older and engage more with the internet, parents are seeing the  need to prepare their children to make informed decisions. That’s why Google created an interactive online game called Interland that allows kids to play while learning about internet safety at the same time. This game is designed for children ages 8 to 12.

Common Sense Media, a website that provides media reviews for parents, shows multiple teachers have given the game 4 stars. One teacher’s review had this to say:

Great tool for learning internet safety

I loved it for teaching internet safety. In Reality River, it taught how people phish for your information. Mindful Mountain taught to be careful how much information you share. Great Program! Read more.

The game encourages kids to "Be Internet Awesome" and learn these online safety tips while playing:

Smart – Share with Care

• Thoughtfully consider what you share and with whom
• Understand the consequences that come along with sharing
• Keep extra sensitive information to yourself

Alert – Don’t Fall for Fake

• Know how to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s fake
• Understand phishing and how to report it
• Spot the signs of a potential scam

Strong – Secure Your Secrets

• Take responsibility for protecting important information
• Craft a unique and memorable password
• Create a strong password by combining characters, numbers and symbols

Kind – It’s Cool to Be Kind

• Use the amplifying power of the internet to spread positivity
• Block mean-spirited or inappropriate behavior
• Speak up against bullying and report it every time

Brave – When in Doubt, Talk It Out

• Speak up when you notice inappropriate behavior
• Stand up when you see something you are not comfortable with
• Report when you witness people being treated poorly online

For more info about Google’s Interland, click here. And get the latest info on C Spire’s Home TV and Internet options here.