Helping children deal with cyberbullying

New cyberbullying resources have been launched for children, teachers and parents, and are free on-line at Kiwi website www.hectorsworld.com

These are the latest animated resources with Hector and his friends from NZs Hector’s World®, which helps children from two to nine-years-old stay safe on-line and learn about digital citizenship.

The new resources are designed for primary school aged children and include:

• an interactive animated episode.

• a music video.

• a song.

• colourful song sheets.

• teacher lesson plans for three different age groups

Liz Butterfield, managing director of Hector’s World Limited, says: “It is very important that children in primary school understand what cyberbullying is, and that help is available for those who have been targeted.

“Messages to bystanders about how to support someone who has been victimised can assist in bringing this often hidden problem to light where it can be resolved in a caring way.

“Hector’s World is able to deliver these serious messages in an entertaining format that has lasting impact with young children.”

Hector’s World resources exemplify Kiwi innovation in both the field of education and in digital media.

The animation team is led by Mark Saunders, creative director of Inkspot Digital Ltd.
The wonderful soloists on the song and music video are students at Papatoetoe High School.

“We try to showcase NZ talent wherever possible, from the world-class animators to the actors who bring these characters to life,” says Ms Butterfield.