Helen Knauf introduces classic media education concepts and stimulates a new mind in media education. Early and appropriate media education is undeniably important in our society. But how do you educate children to be critical and active users? And under what circumstances can this media education succeed? Answers can be found here: Dr. Helen Knauf explains how young children react to media, presents and evaluates theoretical approaches. Above all, however, it makes the implementation of projects in practice very concrete with the help of numerous suggestions.