Screens Away, Time to Play!

A children’s book inspiring screen-free activities and sparking conversations about screen time limits. Adults understand the effects screens can have on kids and the importance of active play in their day.But it can be hard to explain that to kids!This lighthearted and playful rhyming book for ages 3-7 makes a difficult topic approachable. It’s a must for every home or classroom bookshelf!It is a much needed resource for parents and caregivers to show young readers the value of turning screens off and encourage them to explore, create, learn, and play in so many ways.It's also a great SEL book for teachers! Kirkus Reviews says, "This rhyming, well-illustrated book is a useful classroom tool for initiating conversations about screen habits and presenting ideas for alternative activities. Instructional without being soporific!"Screens Away, Time to Play will help kids understand there is so much MORE to life than the digital devices that draw them in and that their job is to play! It’s perfect for social-emotional learning in preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade.The book gives kids important insights about technology in a gentle and child appropriate way, but also showcases the MANY different activities kids can do instead - like an invitation to play! It’s great to discuss healthy screen habits before they become a problem.There is also a QR code inside to download a bundle of activities that go with the book! Coloring pages, a science experiment, puzzles, accessories for a cardboard car, and more bring screen-free fun to children ages 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7!