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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.

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10 minutes

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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

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