Screen Smart and Screen Free
Screen Free Week
Every third full week of April and September, millions of people across the country participate in Screen Free Week. Screen Free Week is a celebration where children,
families and communities turn off their screens and tune into life. Instead of relying on screens to provide entertainment and life experiences participants create their
own adventures, use their imaginations, daydream, explore nature or read a book!
The beauty of Screen Free Week is that anyone can participate. The idea is to refrain from using your screens for entertainment for seven days. This means no video and computer
games, television, DVDs, videos, Internet surfing, hand-held devices, etc. We know this will be challenging but guarantee the experience will not only enlighten you but also provide
another perspective on doing more together as a family, playing with friends outside, creating your own adventures or even exploring another world through a book. Remember, small steps
make a difference too.
This year, MT NAPA and Partners for Healthy Kids worked in conjunction with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle to produce a newspaper insert for April featuring Screen Free Week activities and resources.
Click on the image below to view this year’s insert.
BONUS ARTICLES!
To view articles that weren’t in the insert this year click here.
What Would I Give Up?
Sun Protection
If you have questions or comments regarding screen time reduction please contact
Hannah Cowgill @ Hannah.cowgill@montana.edu or (406) 994-4612.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR’S PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Marianne Baumberger, Megan Brenna, Cindy Christin, Hannah Cowgill, Lisa Curry, Kami Doney, Amy Fremier, Libby Hancock, Angie Hewitt, Marilyn King,
Leslie McCleary, Kathy Rich, Joanie Slaybaugh, and Laura St. John. For more information visit www.partners4healthykids.wordpress.com
Big Sky Western Bank generously donated and recorded a radio spot that ran on the local radio stations promoting Screen Free Week. It’s yet another great example of partnering
with local businesses. Thanks Big Sky Western!
To view descriptions of this year’s activities click on the flyer below.
Additional Resources:
Activity Tickets
Screen Cover (print and place over your TV or computer screen for the week)
Screen Time Tracking Form
Family Agreement for Electronic Devices