Preschooler & Rising K Parent Screen Time Flashcard

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When you hear "online safety for preschoolers," what's the first thing that pops into your mind?

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Blocking scary pop-ups ads and bad content, Teaching them not to talk to strangers online (even friendly looking cartoon ones), Making sure they don't accidentally buy things, Keeping devices charged so they don't suddenly go dark.

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Image a perfect Saturday, how much time does your preschooler spend on screen?

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None at all!; About 1-2 hours.; Less than an hour.; More than 2 hours.

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True or False: All screen time is considered "bad" for preschoolers.

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False

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According to many child development experts, active hands-on play is more beneficial for children's (3 - 5 years old) brain development than passive screen time.

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True

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What is your secret superpower when it comes to managing screen time at home? Options: The "magic remote" that makes it disappear., Distraction techniques (a.k.a. "look, a squirrel!)., A well-planned schedule that everyone (mostly) sticks to., Still searching for that superpower...send help!

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A well-planned schedule that everyone (mostly) sticks to.

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What's one unexpected skill your child has picked up from their screen time?

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Impressive animal or weather facts, How to perfectly mimic character voices, New dance moves, The ability to find the "next episode" button lighting fast, The knowledge of the latest and greatest toys and gadgets available.

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If you had to pick one, what's the most important thing you want your child to learn from technology? Options: How to operate devices, How to stay entertained, Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Access to information, Research information in a critical way.

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Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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If screen time had a "dessert" category, what would be your child's favorite?

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A whole cake of YouTube videos (oops, cognitive headache coming on!)

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Which of these best describes your child's "tech mood" when it's time to turn off the screen? A smooth transition, like butter on warm toast. The end of the world as we know it! A tiny grumble, then they're off to play. "Just five more minutes!" (repeated endlessly)

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A smooth transition, like butter on warm toast; The end of the world as we know it!; A tiny grumble, then they're off to play; "Just five more minutes!" (repeated endlessly)

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Have you heard of pluggedin.com by Focus on the Family?

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Yes! or No, but I will check it out before allowing my children to view a movie, play a video game, or listen to new music.