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Learning to Read
Screen Time Matters
Season 2025
Episode 1
Excessive screen time can impact children's sleep, learning, and development. In this fun and relatable video, a dad shares his secret to keeping screen time under control with a simple egg timer. Watch as the kid transitions seamlessly from watching videos to playing outdoors. This is a smart parenting tip to encourage balance and healthy habits for kids.
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A family shares how they turn TV time into a productive learning opportunity.

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Having screen-free zones can help families balance the pros and cons of media for kids.

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Digital resources can help your child develop important numeracy and literacy skills.

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Parents and educators can nurture reading skills in exciting ways using technology.

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Using print and digital books to promote early literacy learning.

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Setting a healthy example and limiting screen time can help introduce kids to media.

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Instead of merely consuming media, creating it can be a great way to build kids' skills.

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Using interactive devices like tablets can promote healthy media literacy.

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Digital field trips are a great option to promote learning using media in a fun way.

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Managing kids' screen time helps ensure a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

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Young readers can use many reading materials to build their literacy skills.

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Parent-child book clubs contribute to many literacy skills and foster a love of reading.