About

Play Like Share is a three-episode animated series (6-7 minutes each) a game and supportive website from Think U Know which helps 8-10 year olds learn how to stay safe from the risks children can encounter when photos and videos are shared online. The episodes follow Alfie, Ellie and Sam as they form a band and enter their school’s Battle of the Bands contest, taking on the mean but ‘cool’ Popcorn Wizards. The three friends learn that while the internet can help them in pursuit of their goal, they need to use it wisely and safely.

Where can I access it?

PLAY THE BANDRUNNER GAME

Tutorials & Lesson Ideas

1. Information about the resources can be found here: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/resources/play-like-share/ 

2. Watch the videos, pause and ask what the characters should do next or what would happen if they made a different decision. 

3. Play the Band Runner game. Make the correct online safety choices. 

4. Download the resource pack on the Think U Know website for more ideas for using this resource. 

5. Act out a 'Sharing pictures' scenario. How quickly can a physical picture shared between 2 people be shared around the room. Once you share a picture online - it's sharing journey is out of your control!