Join us for STEAM Day on November 8th: Online Safety for Young Children
On November 8th, we’re inviting all national and local YMCAs to participate in STEAM Day, focusing on the vital theme of “Online Safety for Young Children.”
This year, we’re proud to team up with YMCA Kosovo, whose initiative to explore this important topic inspired our focus. This collaboration offers an excellent opportunity for YMCAs across Europe to stand together in promoting digital literacy and safe online practices for young people. Let’s empower the next generation to navigate the digital world responsibly!
Tools to Support Your Workshops
To help you deliver engaging and impactful workshops in schools or YMCA centers, we’re providing three fantastic resources that cover different aspects of online safety:
- ITU Guidelines for Children
Comprehensive, fun, and interactive resources to teach children about the basics of online safety.
Google’s “Be Internet Awesome”
A vibrant, gamified platform to help children understand the fundamentals of staying safe online. - Mindful Bytes by YMCA
Our own game-based platform designed to engage young minds in learning about online safety while having fun.
How You Can Get Involved
We encourage all YMCAs to organize workshops on November 8th in schools or YMCA centers, using these tools to guide discussions and activities on online safety. This can be an impactful way to engage young learners, parents, and community leaders.
Collaborate and Share
Work together with local schools, parents, and community organizations to maximize the impact of these workshops. After the event, we’d love to hear from you! Share your stories, photos, and videos to show how your YMCA is making a difference in promoting safe online practices for children. We’ll be highlighting some of these stories on our website and social media channels.
Support and Guidance
If you need any help planning your workshops or using the provided tools, our team is here to assist you. Whether it’s understanding the resources or tailoring them to fit your local needs, feel free to reach out to us for guidance.
Why Digital Safety Matters
With more children spending time online than ever, equipping them with the knowledge to stay safe is crucial. By joining this initiative, you are playing a key role in shaping responsible digital citizens and helping children make informed decisions in the digital world.
Let’s come together to ensure that young people are equipped with the tools they need to navigate the digital world safely. We look forward to seeing how your YMCA makes an impact this STEAM Day!
Check out how we celebrated STEAM Day last year.
