What is Social media?

Social media is like a big playground where people can talk and share things with each other from anywhere.

Imagine you have a toy phone or tablet. When you use social media, it's like sending notes to your friends, but instead of just one friend, you can send notes to everyone in the class, or even to kids in another school! You can post pictures of your lunch, tell jokes, or show off your new drawing.

Bold words matter:

• Post means you put something up for others to see.
• Like is when someone says they enjoy what you posted.
• Follow means you choose to watch what a person posts regularly.

Social media apps are like different kinds of playgrounds:

• Some are like a bulletin board where everyone can write on.
• Others are more like a chat room with lots of people talking at once.

You can use social media on your phone, tablet, or computer. It's just like playing a game, but instead of blocks or balls, you're sharing stories and ideas with friends and even strangers!