How to Organize Quality Screen Time for an Elementary School Child?
Nov. 3, 2021
Technology has infiltrated almost every layer of our lives, and our kids are reaping the benefits of access to the newest technology, including instant connection to various types of knowledge, differentiation of instruction, and social learning platforms. While many can agree screen type devices offer positive learning opportunities, parents are left to navigate how much screen time is appropriate for growing children from the ages of 2-10. Risk of lack of physical activity, developing language delays, symptoms of ADHD and sleep disruption can arise if screen time boundaries are not established.
So, how much time is appropriate? The Mayo Clinic and the AACAP recommend 1 hour of educational screen time a day for those under 5 years old. When it comes to older children, accommodate their time, and establish boundaries as needed to encourage learning activities and supplementing homework skills with well-developed programs and tech-based learning.
Get all family members together and establish what’s called a family media plan. This plan denotes specific rules and timelines around each of your children’s screen time, which may vary based on age. Rules should describe when and where screen time is allowed, permission for downloading new apps, and exactly how much time is allowed. Make sure you are present for screen time, set up parental controls, and encourage learning games, apps, and programs. This also includes focusing on healthy screen habits, such as turning screens off an hour before bedtime or designating a “tech-free” day once a week.
When used correctly, screen time may undoubtedly benefit your child's development and learning experience and can be an excellent tool for learning and growth. Recent research indicates that learning can be enhanced via the use of games and other play-based activities. As a result, the learning process can change from one of difficulty and frustration to reaching new heights of curiosity and facilitating acquisition. Well-developed educational programming should have interactive narrative elements for your youngster to enjoy.
You can utilize appropriate content through several platforms (YouTube Kids, tablet games, digital worksheet platforms, learning apps) but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to find. Learning software should spark interest, challenge your child’s academic abilities, and make learning fun! Look no further than our collection of educational fun kids learning apps and activities for 2-10 years. We make it easy to find an appropriate preschool app that provides fun and varied learning opportunities for your young explorer.
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