Digital Wellness Resources by Grade

JK to Grade 12

Educators can help students use digital media in positive (educational, imaginative, and playful) and safer ways. Resources by grade are listed below. The EOHU School Health Team can support the school community using a Comprehensive School Health approach.

Recommendations for reducing health risks associated with the use of screens in a school context:

Limit screen time in class, take frequent breaks (every 20 minutes) when using screens and incorporate movement during breaks.
Screens should not be the default method of teaching and classroom management. Rather, they should be used when they improve teaching and learning. More specifically, their use should be meaningful, active and serve an educational purpose.
Consider appropriate lighting, ergonomics and posture when using screens in the classroom.
Consider the various types of screen time, the cumulative screen time at school, the types of devices and the age of the students. Note: Recreational screen time should be limited to no more than two hours per day for children and youth. This two-hour limit includes recreational screen time at school.
Use a comprehensive school health approach to address the use of screens in school.

Source – Institut national de santé publique du Québec

Guidance for families on screen time practices is available to help promote digital wellness and prevent problematic screen use. Resources are also provided for when help is needed.

Resources by Grade

Target audience	Resource Note: An Ophea.net account is required to access some of Ophea’s resources.
Target audience	Title	Author
Early Years
Kindergarten	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Kindergarten Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
Primary
Grade 1	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Grade 1 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
Grade 2	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 2 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
Grade 3	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 3 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
	Zoe & Molly Online	Canadian Center for Child Protection
Junior
Grade 4	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 4 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	H&PE Grade 4 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	Grade 4 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
	Zoe & Molly Online	Canadian Center for Child Protection
Grade 5	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 5 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	H&PE Grade 5 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	Grade 5 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
Grade 6	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 6 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	H&PE Grade 6 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	Grade 6 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
Intermediate
Grade 7	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 7 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	H&PE Grade 7 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	Grade 7 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
	Online safety	Kids Help Phone
	Sexting	Kids Help Phone
	Social media	Kids Help Phone
	Age-specific information about cyberbullying, online reputation and sexting	Public Safety Canada
Grade 8	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 8 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	H&PE Grade 8 Internet Safety Resources	Ophea
	Grade 8 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
	Online safety	Kids Help Phone
	Sexting	Kids Help Phone
	Social media	Kids Help Phone
	Age-specific information about cyberbullying, online reputation and sexting	Public Safety Canada
Secondary
Grade 9	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 9 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Technology and screen use	Good2Talk
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
	Online safety	Kids Help Phone
	Sexting	Kids Help Phone
	Social media	Kids Help Phone
	Age-specific information about cyberbullying, online reputation and sexting	Public Safety Canada
Grade 10	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 10 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Technology and screen use	Good2Talk
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
	Online safety	Kids Help Phone
	Sexting	Kids Help Phone
	Social media	Kids Help Phone
	Age-specific information about cyberbullying, online reputation and sexting	Public Safety Canada
Grade 11	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 11 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Technology and screen use	Good2Talk
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
	Age-specific information about cyberbullying, online reputation and sexting	Public Safety Canada
Grade 12	K-12 Cyber Awareness Month+ (and year-round resources)	ECNO Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards
	K-12 Zone	Ontario’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
	Prepare your students for our digital world (Workshops, Resources, Kahoots)	TELUS Wise
	Grade 12 Lessons and Resources	MediaSmarts
	Technology and screen use	Good2Talk
	Resources for Educators and Youth (filter by audience)	Actua
	Age-specific information about cyberbullying, online reputation and sexting	Public Safety Canada
Educators
Educators	Prepare your students for our digital world	TELUS Wise
	Teacher Resources	MediaSmarts
	Resources for Educators	Actua

Guidance for Families

Author	Title
Triple P Ontario	See articles and filter for “Screen time” and “Technology”
TELUS Wise for Parents	Helping youth stay safe online
Caring for Kids	Social media: What parents should know Screen time and digital media: Advice for parents of school-aged children and teens
School Mental Health Ontario	Helping Your Child Manage Digital Technology
MediaSmarts	Resources for Parents
Actua	Resources for Parents/Guardians
Kids Help Phone	Helping young people recognize and respond to online hate Online safety: Tips for caring adults
Canadian Centre for Child Protection	Protect Kids Online
Public Health Agency of Canada	Mind: Screen Time

When Help is Needed

Youth-VAST – Virtual support and treatment for youth (ages 12 to 21) who struggle with excessive technology use or other dependence
1 Call 1 Click – Support for children and youth up to age 21
Need Help Now (sextortion)
Internet Child Exploitation Counselling Program
Kids Help Phone kidshelpphone.ca | Call 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868
Police:
- For emergencies, DIAL 911
- For non-emergencies, call:
  - OPP, anywhere in Ontario, 1-888-310-1122 / 1-888-310-1133 (TTY)
  - Cornwall Police Service, 613-933-5000