Guardians of the Grid
Become a Guardian — online safety as a game, for ages 8–12.
About this course
Eight fun missions to stay safe online. Play a game in each one, answer a couple of questions, and earn your Guardian badge. Go at your own speed — your badges are saved automatically.
What you'll learn
- Understand what personal information is and why it must stay private
- Recognize tricks, scams, and strangers online
- Know how to stay safe on games, apps, and social platforms
- Understand cyberbullying and how to respond
- Practice being kind and respectful online
- Know when and how to tell a trusted adult
- Build habits that keep you safe as you grow
Course content
Mission 1: Welcome, Guardian
Your first mission as a Guardian — learn the basics of staying safe online.
Mission 2: Keep It Private
Discover what personal information is and why Guardians keep it private.
Mission 3: Spot the Trick
Spot the tricks that strangers and scammers use to fool kids online.
Mission 4: Safe Games & Apps
Stay safe on games, apps, and the websites you love.
Mission 5: Stand Up to Cyberbullying
Learn what cyberbullying looks like and what a Guardian does about it.
Mission 6: Be Kind Online
Practice being kind, fair, and respectful to everyone online.
Mission 7: Secrets vs. Surprises — with a grown-up
Secrets, surprises, and when to tell a trusted adult. Best done together.
Mission 8: Your Guardian Safety Plan — with a grown-up
Your final Guardian mission — and a plan for what to do if something feels wrong.
Guardian Test
Prove you're a true Guardian. Pass to earn your official certificate.
Who this is for
Anyone aged 8–12. Missions 7 and 8 cover secrets, surprises, and telling a trusted adult — they're designed to be done together with a parent or caregiver.
Free
Free — request access and we'll send instructions within 1 business day.
- Self-paced — start anytime
- Progress saves automatically
- Certificate on completion