Think Before You Click

Kids learn not to click on strange links, pop-ups, prizes, or messages without stopping to think and asking a trusted adult.

For parents and teachers

Think Before You Click: Suspicious links, pop-ups and fake prizes

For kids ages 4 to 12. Watch together, then use these to keep the conversation going.

What your child learns

Strange links, pop-ups and "you won a prize" messages can be tricks.

Stop and think before clicking anything unexpected.

When unsure, ask a trusted adult before clicking.

Talk about it

What would you do if a game said you won a free prize?

Why might someone send a link that looks exciting?

Who can you ask when you are not sure about a link?

Try this at home

Agree on a family rule: no clicking on prizes or pop-ups without asking first.

Next time a pop-up appears, pause together and talk about whether it looks real.