Between Fortnite, Minecraft, social media, and emails - there are many reasons to have screen time. However, we'd like to share some ideas to step away from the electronic devices and enjoy screen-free activities to balance. Get the entire family together to enjoy some screen-free time!
- Play a board game
- Put a puzzle together
- Take time to journal
- Practice meditation
- Research something new
- Read a book
- Write a story, poem, or song
- Learn words in a new language (ie pimsleur, rosetta stone audio cds)
- Cook a meal together
- Create a vision board
- Research and create your family tree
- Learn origami
- Go for a nature walk
- Mentor someone younger than you
- Do a science experiment
- Paint a photo to hang in your room
- Plan a kindness week
Here is another great resource for more screen-free ideas: Cool Mom Tech's Blog. What more would you add to this list?