Sparkle Weekly Wonderings: Things to do instead of screens
We’ve been talking about screens for a while now. And by “we” I mean anyone who has children. Once upon a time it was called “TV time” then “Computer time” was added. Now it is screen time because we could be talking about TV, computer, phone, tablet, watch, music player, car, billboards, and on and on. Screens are indeed, everywhere.
So whether we like that or not, “Screen Time” is a topic of either conversation or negotiation in most households. Not only how much but what kind. Hand held screen time is different than wall mounted screen time. Waiting room screen time is different than Family room screen time. Earphone screen time is different than car speaker screen time. So many conversations and so many variations.
This is why this week we are going to talk about “Screen Time” by not talking about it. Instead, we are going to talk about what else children can do - what games, activities, entertainment and fun can be had that does NOT include screens.
We hope our collection of Sparkle Summertime activities helps you launch a Screen Light and Fun Heavy Summer!
About the Author
David Sewell McCann
David Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.
