The Couch Potato: Media Balance

How does the Couch Potato spend quality time with friends?

• By playing online video games with his friends

• By sending text messages to his friends

• By going over to their house to play soccer or basketball

• By calling them on their phone

What event prompts the Couch Potato to go outside?

• A friend's invitation to play soccer

• The delivery of a cool new gadget

• A power outage

• A broken screen

What does the Couch Potato use to fetch snacks?

• A smartphone app

• A remote control

• A gadget activated by a button

• A voice command

What does the Couch Potato notice about the outside world?

• It was dull and boring

• It is vivid, colorful, and realistic

• The outside world is just like his video games

• It is noisy and chaotic

What does the Couch Potato wonder about his lifestyle?

• He wonders if needs to buy a bigger screen

• He wonders if he is happier with a BALANCE

• He wonders if he should stay indoors

What realization does the Couch Potato have after his outdoor experience?

• He should watch more shows about making friends.

• He needs newer and better gadgets

• He needs a bigger couch

• He should spend more time outside (instead of staring at his screens all the time)

What do you think the LESSON or theme of The Couch Potato was?

What do you think is a healthy limit for screen time for kids?

• 10 hours a day

• 1-3 hours a day

• 5 hours a day

• No limit

Which of the following is an example of a screen-free activity?

• Playing a video game

• Watching a movie

• Reading a book

• Browsing the internet

What can happen if you have too much screen time?

• Your sleep will be improved

• You'll be able to concentrate better

• Eye strain and headaches

• More physical activity for your body