Fans of Childnet’s online safety stories will enjoy the all new story for young people aged 3 and over.
Hanni and the Magic Window is written by Amy Lockwood and designed by Sara Lasheiei, and is a fantastic way for you to incorporate online safety education in the classroom or at home.
The story is part of the official resources of Safer Internet Day 2023 for learners aged 3-7. The UK Safer Internet Centre, of which Childnet are a partner of, co-ordinate Safer Internet Day in the UK.
The resources are there to help teachers and professionals in schools, charities, businesses, libraries, police services and wider to deliver sessions in the lead up and around Safer Internet Day.
Of course, the book is also there for parents and carers to download and read with their child at home, just like the Digiduck series and our learning to read book.
What is Hanni and the Magic Window about?
Written for children aged 3 and up, this rhyming story is about speaking out and getting help if something goes wrong online.
Hanni’s home has a very special magic window. But when Hanni sees something that upsets her, she struggles to explain what has happened.
Can she find the words to get the help she needs?
How could I use this in a lesson?
If you are interested in incorporating online safety education in the classroom, we would recommend download the free education pack for 3-7s.
Here is a breakdown of the resources inside it, including about Hanni and the Magic Window.
Whilst Safer Internet Day is commencing very soon on the 7th February, you can make an activity around Hanni any time of the year, perhaps in a PSHE or art session.
Reading Hanni will lead nicely on to discussing the questions at the end with your learners, and at that point you could ask them to create their own magic window scene.
You could get as creative as you want with this activity and use collage, paint or tech to create their masterpieces.
You can also watch the reading in class along with the author of the book on YouTube, with a British Sign Language version available.
How can my child read Hanni and the Magic Window?
Parents and carers can download the eBook for free on the Childnet website and invite their child to read it on a device, or read it to them.
There are also live readings available on YouTube, read by author Amy Lockwood, with a British Sign Language version available too.
How else can I get involved in Safer Internet Day?
There are a few other things you can be doing if you want the next chapter of Safer Internet Day to be bigger and better than ever.
Register as a supporter
Join organisations from across the UK and register as a Safer Internet Day supporter. For inspiration, see what people across the UK are doing to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2023!
Contribute to the Youth Charter
This Safer Internet Day we are creating a national youth charter setting out children and young people’s agenda and the changes they want to see in how they’re supported online. Schools and youth groups can use the form on this page to submit your own Youth Charter and have your voices heard!
Take a look at our films
We have created a range of Safer Internet Day films to help you deliver sessions for Safer Internet Day, whether you are a school, nursery, youth group, library, police service, or wider.
Get involved on social media
This pack is designed to help your organisation celebrate the day on social media. The social media pack includes information about the theme, as well as ways you can join the conversation on 7th February.
