My name is Arms! I’m called Arms because I have long arms that help me balance all the fun things I do, just like when you’re on a seesaw. Today, I’m at the playground waiting for my friends. I really love playing here, but I also enjoy playing games on my device.
Sometimes, I feel like watching TV or playing online all day long. But when I do that, I start to feel a little wobbly, like I’m missing out on other fun things. I might miss playing with my friends or enjoying the playground.
That’s why it’s important to find balance. Balance means making time for all the things you like to do. My long arms are a great reminder to balance my time online with other activities.
Oh, look! My friend just found a really cool tree for us to climb. I have to go now!
Now, I have a question for you, digital citizens: how do YOU balance your time with technology? Remember, it’s important to have fun both online and offline!
Balance Challenge: Create a “Balance Chart” at home. Draw a big circle on a piece of paper and divide it into sections like a pie. Label each section with activities you enjoy, such as playing outside, reading, drawing, and using a device. Each day, color in the sections based on how much time you spend on each activity. At the end of the week, look at your chart and see if you have a good balance of activities. Discuss with your family how you can improve your balance if needed.
Seesaw Experiment: Go to a playground with a seesaw or create a simple seesaw at home using a plank and a small log. Try to balance different objects on each side, like a toy and a book. Notice how the seesaw moves and what you need to do to make it balance. Think about how this is similar to balancing your time with different activities. What happens if you put too much weight on one side?
Story Time: Imagine you are Arms, the digital citizen. Write a short story or draw a comic strip about a day when you balanced your time perfectly between playing outside and using your device. Share your story with your class or family and talk about why balance is important.
On this episode, it’s Arms! Hello, Digital Citizens. My name is Arms! I’m known for using my long arms to balance the many things I do, kind of like being on a seesaw. Speaking of seesaws, today I’m at the playground waiting for my friends. I love the playground, but I also enjoy playing games on my device. Sometimes I want to watch TV or play online all day, but when I spend too much time on devices, I start to feel out of balance because I miss out on other activities that make me happy, like seeing my friends or coming here to the playground.
I love being on devices, but finding the right balance is important. Balance means making time to do all the things you like. I hope my long arms remind you to balance your time online.
Hey, Arms! I found this really cool tree for us to climb! Gotta go!
My question for you, digital citizens out there, is: how do YOU balance your time with technology?
