Family Technology Resources

Technology Support and Engagement for Families

EUSD is working with Common Sense Media to bring you up-to-date and evolving information, materials, podcasts, and webinars to support our families with addressing everyday media and tech concerns. Common Sense Media provides us with expert panelists, research-backed tips and tools (in English and Spanish) for you to share.

We know. Kids are constantly using devices in and out of school for learning and connection—meanwhile, the adults in their lives are trying to keep pace. That's why our whole-community approach to digital citizenship helps to create a shared language and reinforce lessons in everything from online safety to digital well-being.

Family Tech Planners

You can use this planner to set rules for screen time as a family. Talk with your kids about which platforms and devices are okay to use, like TV, tablets, phones, and video games. And decide together when, where, and for how long they can use them. Be sure to let your kids share their ideas, too!

Age 2–8: English | Spanish

Age 9–12: English | Spanish

Age 13+: English | Spanish

Parent Workshop: Kids & Technology Use

Digital wellness expert Julia Storm spoke to EUSD parents on October 15, 2025, sharing valuable insights on children’s technology use. Her presentation offered practical strategies and guidance to help families navigate the evolving relationship between kids, technology, and the online world.

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Julia Storm - Student Technology Assembly Series

In addition to the Workshops Julia has offered EUSD families, she will be speaking to our EUSD students during an assembly scheduled at all nine EUSD schools. To learn more about her, please go to: https://www.reconnect-families.com/ . She also shares this link: www.thesmarttalk.org It is a free tool to help families set digital safety ground rules together.

Educational Technology in EUSD

Dr. Amy Illingworth, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, presented an update on educational technology in EUSD at the May 2025 Board Meeting and the PTA Presidents' Meeting on August 27, 2025. Her presentation addresses common questions and concerns about screen time and iPad use, current practices, safety and security measures in place, and next steps moving forward.

Dr. Illingworth also presented this update at school general PTA meetings and principal chats. If you were unable to attend the presentation at your school, we invite you to view it below:

Ed Tech Presentation

Family Resources and Tools

Short activities that will inspire family fun and learning

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS:

Our Digital Literacy and Well-Being Curriculum covers the topics that kids need to learn about, from being safe and kind online to protecting their own well-being, maintaining healthy relationships, using AI responsibly, identifying credible information online, and much more. We've taken those topic areas and transformed them into family activity cards that are based on verbal games—often with a twist. (See below for how each game works.) Each card has a fact, a prompt, and a follow-up question. Since families have different rules and expectations around media and tech, use the cards that best apply to your family, no matter the target grade level.

The purpose of these activities is to start discussions in fun, authentic ways and to encourage sharing (including for the adults). The questions might lead to deeper discussions—or not! Either way, the goal is to nurture empathy, lead with curiosity, and open ongoing conversations that acknowledge we're all in this together.

You can print them out and cut them apart or just read them from the screen—whatever works for you. They're meant to be easy to use at home or on the go. And if you feel inspired, come up with some of your own!

GAME CARDS:

No matter the game or prompt, make sure to ask "Why?" to dig deeper into kids' responses!

Would you rather: Have each person answer which choice they'd prefer, and why.
Rose, bud, thorn: The "rose" represents something positive, the "bud" something they're looking forward to, and the "thorn" is a negative or drawback.
Platinum rule game: Similar to the "golden rule," this game focuses on how others would like to be treated.
Thumbs up, thumbs down: In response to the prompt, everyone should make a judgment and give a thumbs-up/down. Then they can say whether it's positive or negative, and why.

Privacy puzzle: These are fairly straightforward questions about privacy and security.

Grades K–2 English | Spanish

Grades 3–5 English | Spanish

Grades 6–8 English | Spanish

FREE Common Sense Media Workshops for Families

Parent Event
Tuesday, October 21, 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET
Let's Get Real About Digital Safety
The National Parents Union, Common Sense Media, and the EDSAFE AI Alliance invite you to a conversation on digital safety for children, families, and educators. Learn how to protect your child's privacy online, help students make safe and responsible decisions, and advocate for their educational rights with the launch of a new AI guide for parents.

Free 30-minute webinar
Raising Boys in the Digital Wild: Care & Community for Their Well-Being
Join us as we explore the online trends and "unwritten rules" that are defining manhood for today's youth. Hear from experts and practitioners who will explain why parents and caregivers need to be aware of problematic messages about digital masculinity, and how honest conversations and authentic connection (online and IRL) can be the antidote. Together, we'll learn better ways to give the boys and young men in our lives the support they want and need.

Student and Parent Digital Awareness Activities

Grades Kindergarten - 2^nd Grade Family Activities

Media Balance Is Important (Kindergarten)  English |  Spanish
Pause & Think Online (Grade 1)  English |  Spanish
We the Digital Citizens (Grade 2)  English |  Spanish

Grades 3–5 Family Activities

Healthy Habits (Grades 3-5) English | Spanish
Privacy & Safety

Grade 3 Family Activity English | Spanish
Grade 4 Family Activity English | Spanish
Grade 5 Family Activity English | Spanish

Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades 3–4 Family Activity English | Spanish
Grade 5 Family Activity English | Spanish

Relationships & Communication (Grades 3-5)  English |  Spanish
Cyberbullying & Online Harms (Grades 3-5) English  |  Spanish
Information & Media Literacy (Grades 3-5) English |  Spanish

Grades 6–8 Family Activities

Healthy Habits (Grades 6-8) English |  Spanish
Privacy & Safety (Grades 6-8) English |  Spanish
Digital Footprint & Identity (Grades 6-8)  English |  Spanish
Relationships & Communication (Grades 6-8) English |  Spanish
Cyberbullying & Online Harms (Grades 6-8) English |  Spanish
Information & Media Literacy (Grades 6-8)  English |  Spanish

Resource Digital Media Safety Websites

NetSmartz: An online safety program for children and teens with age-appropriate videos, games, and activities to help them make safer choices online.

StaySafeOnline.org: A project of the National Cybersecurity Alliance that provides resources and tips on a variety of internet security topics for home, work, and school.

StopBullying.gov: A federal government website dedicated to providing information and resources on how to prevent and respond to cyberbullying.

ConnectSafely: Offers research-based safety tips and resources for teens and parents, including guides on cybersecurity and cyberbullying.

OnGuardOnline.gov: A federal government initiative that provides tips and resources for consumers on how to stay safe on the internet, with specific sections for parents and educators.

Check out GetCyberSmart.org

Common Sense Media Family Tech Planners by Age (includes Spanish)