Keep it sweet online
About this resource
Target audience
Level
Lower primary, Middle primary
Keywords
Type of resource
PDF slide decks, lesson plans
Timeframe
20 minutes for each slide deck
Australian curriculum
Key learning areas
General capabilities
Please be aware: These resources were created before the introduction of social media age restrictions for under-16s and are being updated. Find out more at eSafety’s What do the social media age restrictions mean for educators
Description
‘Keep it sweet online’ is a set of three short slide decks. The decks can be used individually or as a package. Each slide deck is designed to enable teachers to facilitate a short online safety lesson. The slides include polls, discussion questions and online safety tips. The lesson plans provide background information to the concepts covered in the slides, as well as further discussion points and follow-up activities.
Part 1: Strategies for dealing with online risks
In Part 1 of the story, the main character discovers their favourite show Lollylab Jnr is advertising for new kids to be part of the next series! We’ll explore what happens when they post a video to FunTube and discover who they’ll take along to the audition.
Part 2: Identifying and reporting cyberbullying
In Part 2 of the story, the main character is becoming a FunTube sensation. We see how quickly their audition video attracts views and comments.
Part 3: Dealing with unwanted contact
In Part 3 of the story, we look in more detail at how becoming famous can affect our right to feel safe and secure.
Slide decks
Lesson plans
Download the Keep it sweet lesson plans – there's one for each slide deck.
Other media
Our Video library has a range of other resources to suit your classroom needs.
Social media changes
As of 10 December 2025, many social media platforms are not allowed to let Australians under 16 have an account. Under-16s are able to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.
What you need to know:
- Educators need to be aware that age restrictions may apply to platforms they currently use for educational purposes and to communicate with their school community.
- Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X and YouTube are required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from having accounts on their platforms. See the latest list.
- Find out more about the exclusions for educational tools such as learning management systems.
- Schools may need to explore alternative methods for communicating with parents and students.
For further guidance, including if educators will be able to use their own accounts to share age-appropriate education materials, please refer to school or education sector policies and procedures.
Find out more at eSafety’s What do the social media age restrictions mean for educators