Getting the right kind of screen time
I can explain how to make healthy choices around screen time.
Getting the right kind of screen time
I can explain how to make healthy choices around screen time.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- We need to balance screen time and offline time.
- What we do on digital devices is just as important as how long we spend on them.
- Knowing the Digital 5 A Day can help us make good choices online.
- Using digital devices unhealthily is bad for our mental and physical wellbeing.
Keywords
Screen time - the amount of time that we spend using digital devices, such as, computers, tablets and smartphones
Creative - being creative means using your imagination to come up with new ideas, art, or solutions to problems
Wellbeing - how healthy we feel in our mind and body
Mindful - being aware of what’s happening around you and how that makes you feel
Common misconception
Everything we do online is bad for us.
Being online can be a positive thing, as long as it does not interfere with socialising, being physically active, learning and sleep, which are all essential for our wellbeing.
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To help you plan your year 3 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Getting the right kind of screen time, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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