Lesson Plan
Smart Social Chats Plan
Students will learn to manage social media, group chats, and text messaging responsibly by identifying healthy digital habits, practicing empathetic communication, and applying safe posting guidelines in real-life scenarios.
Fourth graders increasingly use digital communication. Teaching them responsible social media, chat, and text practices builds healthy habits, empathy, and online safety from an early age.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading & Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Activity: Chat Scenarios
8 minutes
Step 4
Digital Habits Game
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closing
3 minutes
