Technology is so cool! We can play games, watch funny videos, and learn lots of new things. It’s like having a magic box full of fun and surprises!
Sometimes, it can be hard to stop playing with our devices because we’re having so much fun. But it’s important to know when to say goodbye to our screens and do other activities too.
Let’s learn three easy steps to help us say goodbye to technology:
First, we pause. This means we stop what we’re doing and get ready to say goodbye to our device.
Next, we take a deep breath. Breathing helps us feel calm and ready to move on to something else.
Finally, we finish up. This means we turn off our device and say goodbye until next time.
Now, let’s try it together: pause, breathe, finish up. Great job! Let’s do it again, but a little faster: pause, breathe, finish up. You’re doing amazing!
After saying goodbye to technology, we can do lots of other fun things! We can play outside, read a book, draw a picture, or even build something with blocks. There are so many exciting adventures waiting for us!
Remember, whenever it’s time to say goodbye to technology, just pause, breathe, and finish up. You’ll be ready for new fun in no time!
Technology Time Capsule: Create a “Technology Time Capsule” with your child. Ask them to draw or write about their favorite technology activity, like a game or video they enjoy. Then, have them put their drawing or note in a special box. Explain that they can open the box later to remember what they liked. This helps them understand that they can enjoy technology again after taking a break.
Pause, Breathe, and Play: Practice the “Pause, Breathe, Finish Up” steps with a fun twist. Set a timer for a short technology session. When the timer goes off, guide your child through the steps: pause the device, take a deep breath, and then choose a non-tech activity like playing with a toy or drawing. This reinforces the idea of balancing screen time with other activities.
Screen-Free Adventure Hunt: Organize a “Screen-Free Adventure Hunt” around your home or yard. Create a simple list of items or activities for your child to find or do, such as spotting a bird, finding a red leaf, or building a tower with blocks. Encourage them to explore and enjoy their surroundings without technology, highlighting the fun in everyday adventures.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
“Technology is so cool! I love playing games, watching funny videos, and learning new things. Sometimes it’s hard for me to say goodbye to my device, especially when I’m having so much fun. But I followed three simple steps: pause, breathe, finish up. Now you try: pause, [Music], breathe, finish up, [Music]. Let’s try that again, but this time a little faster: pause, breathe, finish up.”
