Understand Lets Move Child Care Goals and best practices for screen time Know the benefits of limiting or eliminating screen time Get strategies and ideas to limit or eliminate screen time Learn about the resources and tips available on the Lets Move Child Care website ID: 1017478
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1. Limit screen time
2. Learning ObjectivesUnderstand Let’s Move! Child Care Goals and best practices for screen timeKnow the benefits of limiting or eliminating screen timeGet strategies and ideas to limit or eliminate screen timeLearn about the resources and tips available on the Let’s Move! Child Care website: www.HealthyKidsHealthyFuture.org
3. Knowledge CheckHow much screen time should children under 2 years be allowed?None20 minutes30 minutes40 minutes
4. Knowledge CheckHow much screen time should children under 2 years be allowed?None20 minutes30 minutes40 minutes
5. Screen Time Best PracticesInfants: No screen timeToddlers: No more than 3 – 4 times per year, or neverPreschoolers: Only for educational or physical activity purposesNo more than 30 minutes per week or never, while in your careWork with families to ensure no more than 1 – 2 hours per day Provide screen time reduction and/or media literacy education to parents at least twice a yearFor example, special programs, newsletters, or information sheets
6. Reasons for Limiting Screen TimeGets in the way of exploring, playing, and social interaction.As kids get older, screen time can get in the way of being active, reading, doing homework, playing with friends, and spending time with family.Kids who spend more time watching TV are more likely to be overweight or obese.
7. Ways to Limit Screen TimeKeep the TV/computer out of sight Put it in rooms not used by childrenHide it with a blanket or sheetGet rid of it Replace screen time with fun, interactive activitiesPlay outsideTurn on music and danceBring kids into the kitchen and let them help you set the table, cook, and clean up
8. Screen Free Moments:Promoting Healthy Habits
9. When screen time is allowed:Make it “quality programming” by choosing shows or computer games that are educational or get kids moving. Track screen time with a simple scheduling sheet so you know how much screen time a child has and when they’ve reached their limit for the week.Avoid watching while eating.Touch screen technology does NOT count as ‘active’ screen time. Watch the quality of children’s movement with active video games.
10. Elmo’s Got the Moves Music Video
11. Color Me Healthy music gets kids up and moving to a fun and happy beat!Turn on Music Instead of the TV!
12. Move like an animalSwing your trunk like an elephantHop like a bunnyWalk like a flamingoTip toe like a mouseGet Moving Time!
13. Screen Time Best Practices in Review Pop Quiz! Can you recite all of the screen time best practices without looking at your notes?
14. Screen Time Best Practices in Review Infants: No screen timeToddlers: No more than 3 – 4 times per year, or neverPreschoolers: Only for educational or physical activity purposesNo more than 30 minutes per week or never, while in your careWork with families to ensure no more than 1 - 2 hours per dayProvide screen time reduction and/or media literacy education to parents at least twice a year, e.g. special programs, newsletters, or information sheets
15. Finding resources and tips
16. Child & Adult Care Food Program Screen Time ResourcesDownload the Handbook at: www.teamnutrition.usda.gov
17. Tip Sheets & Handouts
18. Letter about the importance of limiting screen time and tips for limiting screen time at home. Send the letter home in backpacks or with your newsletter. Resources for Families
19. What’s your next step?Write down action steps you can take to limit or eliminate screen time!
20. Join LMCC & Stay ConnectedFor more information and to sign up, visit: www.HealthyKidsHealthyFuture.orgContact the Let’s Move! Child Care Help Desk LMCCHelp@cdc.govShare your success stories!www.healthykidshealthyfuture.org/home/resources/success.html