I’m not entirely against screen time. As a homeschooler and an educator, I believe it has its place. But like everything else in life I believe it should be used in moderation.
Too much screen time can negatively impact a child’s attitudes, interests, and sleep patterns. I’m not okay with that.
Because screen-free resources for families are important, I’ve compiled a list of them here. You’ll find a host of activities that teach life skills, foster creativity, and get families talking, playing, and creating together.
Screen time has its place – but so does hands-free living.
Screen-Free Resources for Families
Have a Screen-Free Summer with Life Skills Bingo
- Growing Your Own Food
- Doing the Laundry
- Planning a Menu
- Shopping at the Grocery Store
- Shopping at the Farmer’s Market
- Sewing and Mending
- Writing a Letter
- Baking Yeast and Quick Breads
- Caring for Your Car
- Canning, Freezing, and Preserving
- Developing Meaningful Conversation Skills
- Preparing a Simple Meal
- Time Management and Goal Setting
- Writing a Business Plan
- Handling an Emergency
Screen-Free Week 2018
- Move Your Body: Super Fun Theater Games for Kids
- Make Something Beautiful: Creative Crafting for Kids
- Grow Something Good: An Intro to Gardening and Homesteading for Kids
- Get Outside and Be Active: Fantastic Fitness for Kids
- Write Your Own Story: Writing, Illustrating, and Publishing for Kids
Reading, Writing, and Imagination
- 3 Ways to Spark Creativity in An Elementary Age Child
- How to Keep a Family Notebook
- 10 Hands-on Reading and Writing Activities
- 3 Amazing Benefits of Imaginary Friends
Book Lists and Reviews
- 4 Awesome Children’s Book Authors You’ve Probably Forgotten About
- 5 Must-Read Books for Catholic Tots, Kids, Tweens, and Teens
- 5 Incredible Titles from Candlewick Press
- Saint Biographies for Catholic Kids
- The Gospel Time Trekkers Series
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