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Digital Citizenship Week - Calendars

Digital Citizenship Week is observed during the third week of October, and is aimed at promoting safe and responsible behavior in the digital world among students. It encourages educators to teach topics like online safety, media literacy, and the impact of digital footprints through various activities and lessons.

EVENT: CCCOE Digital Citizenship Night— Keeping Kids Safe Online

CCCOE Digital Citizenship Night flyer

Join us for an informative evening focused on keeping kids safe online, featuring special presenter, Jamie Nuñez from Common Sense Education.

Online Meeting

Dates: Oct 23 and Nov 19, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

This virtual event will cover essential topics such as:

  • understanding your child's digital world
  • risks and red flags
  • navigating AI threats and opportunities
  • building digital resilience
  • tools and resources for families

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to protect your kids in today's online environment. Register now to secure your spot!

Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship Week Resources

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Resources by Common Sense Education. Used with permission.

  1. Common Sense Education's Digital Citizenship Week site
  2. Digital Citizenship Week Calendars:

    Grades K-2

    Access this calendar as a Google Doc from Common Sense
    Day Theme Lessons From Common Sense More Fun Stuff!
    🧠 Monday Critical Thinking
    With unverified answers at their fingertips, help kids think critically about what they see online.
    Lesson and Song: Share with families:
    🔍 Tuesday Curiosity
    Help kids be curious explorers as they learn and discover new things online.
    🎨 Wednesday Creativity
    Help kids express themselves and share their unique ideas as they start to engage with tech more deeply.
    ❤️ Thursday Connection
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
    🌱 Friday Healthy Habits
    Help our youngest learners start to build healthy habits around tech!

    Grades 3-5

    Access this calendar as a Google Doc from Common Sense
    Day Theme Lessons From Common Sense More Fun Stuff!
    🧠 Monday Critical Thinking
    With unverified answers at their fingertips, help kids think critically about what they see online.
    New Card Games Share with families:
    🔍 Tuesday Curiosity
    Help kids be curious explorers as they learn and discover new things online.
    🎨 Wednesday Creativity
    Help kids express themselves and share their unique ideas as they start to engage with tech more deeply.
    ❤️ Thursday Connection
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
    🌱 Friday Healthy Habits
    Help our youngest learners start to build healthy habits around tech!

    Grades 6-8

    Access this calendar as a Google Doc from Common Sense
    Day Theme Lessons
    🧠 Monday Critical Thinking
    With unverified answers at their fingertips, help students think critically about what they see online.
    🔍 Tuesday Curiosity
    Nurturing students' sense of curiosity is essential when algorithms can tell us what to think or believe.
    🎨 Wednesday Creativity
    Help students foster creative persistence as they start to engage with tech more deeply.
    ❤️ Thursday Human Connection
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
    🌱 Friday Healthy Habits
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.

    Grades 9-12

    Access this calendar as a Google Doc from Common Sense
    Day Theme Lessons
    🧠 Monday Critical Thinking
    With unverified answers at their fingertips, help students think critically about what they see online.
    🔍 Tuesday Curiosity
    Nurturing students' sense of curiosity is essential when algorithms can tell us what to think or believe.
    🎨 Wednesday Creativity
    Help students foster creative persistence as they start to engage with tech more deeply.
    ❤️ Thursday Human Connection
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
    🌱 Friday Healthy Habits
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
  3. More Digital Citizenship Week Resources from Common Sense Education

California Department of Education (CDE) Digital Citizenship Resources

Provides resources for parents, administrators, and students on appropriate Digital Citizenship. Resources include publications, sample policies, and frequently asked questions.

  1. CDE's Digital Citizenship Week page
  2. Digital Citizenship page