Stop, Think, Ask (grades K-2)

What's inside

• Lesson plan: objectives, 5-part sequence with teacher scripts, discussion questions, exit ticket, differentiation (PDF + Word)
• Worksheet 1: Keep playing or stop and ask?
• Worksheet 2: What should I do?
• Teacher answer key for every worksheet, card and the exit ticket
• 10 cut-apart scenario cards
• 8-slide outline with speaker notes (PDF + editable PowerPoint)
• Family take-home sheet in English and Spanish (PDF + Word)

Learners will be able to

• Name the three steps Stop, Think, Ask and show the hand signal for each
• Sort screen surprises into OK to keep playing and Stop and ask
• Explain that pop-ups promising prizes, strangers asking questions and scary pictures are times to stop and ask
• Say what to do if they already tapped something: tell a trusted grown-up

Standards alignment

• ISTE Standards for Students 1.2.c
• ISTE Standards for Students 1.2.d
• CSTA PK-12 Computer Science Standards (2026) EK-SYS-IM-13
• CSTA PK-12 Computer Science Standards (2026) E2-SYS-SE-12
• CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards (2017) 1A-IC-17
• CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards (2017) 1A-IC-18

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Supports these rubric areas

• Awareness & Training
• Data Security
• Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control
• NIST CSF PR.AT
• NIST CSF PR.DS
• NIST CSF PR.AA

Part of

• Elementary (K-5) classroom kit
• Grades K-2

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Sources

• FTC Consumer Advice: Kids and video games (stop playing and talk to a trusted adult; block players who ask personal questions)
• FTC Consumer Advice: Heads Up, Stop. Think. Connect.
• FTC Consumer Advice: Fake prize, sweepstakes and lottery scams
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