Screen Time with Purpose: Healthy Media Habits & Choices

Help young children develop balanced media habits with this 8-page printable Screen Time & Media Choices Toolkit, designed for preschool teachers, childcare providers, and families. This practical resource combines teacher planning tools, family communication forms, and engaging children's activities to encourage intentional media use, meaningful interactions, and a healthy balance between screen time and hands-on learning. What's Included: - Intentional Media Use Daily Checklist: Helps teachers select age-appropriate media, establish clear time limits, encourage meaningful interactions, and reflect on children's engagement. - Home–School Media Habits Conversation Sheet: A family questionnaire exploring children's media interests, screen time routines, shared viewing experiences, and opportunities for balancing technology with play. - Media Choices: Helpful or Too Much? Sorting Activity: A hands-on cut-and-sort activity encouraging children to explore different media choices, recognize when adult guidance may help, and discuss screen-free alternatives.