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In 2015 when my daughter was born, I thought “she will never use technology until she’s a teenager”. Three kids and a pandemic later, I realize how naive I was.
Now, my Kindergartener can scan the QR code to log into her online classroom quicker than I can. As parents and educators, we know the research, but implementing it in the real world is a different story. Today I wanted to share a book to help navigate this topic.
About the book:
But It’s Just a Game by Julia Cook is an adorable story about Jasper, a boy who finds it harder and harder to not think and play his videogame all day, every day. Hi mom helps him trade his video game controller for a “life controller” and set some rules and boundaries for technology.
why i like it:
Thanks to 2020, even our youngest kids are exposed to technology at an early age, which is great in some aspects but makes this topic a necessary skill for all kids.
Who it’s for:
This is a great beginning-of-the-year book, but also a GREAT one to lend out or recommend to parents. I’m a huge advocate for using books to approach tough topics of those we don’t have the right words for, and this is a great one. I’ve read it with students/children ages 6-10.
beyond the book:
This book is a perfect way to introduce a healthy relationship with technology. The story and parent tips at the end offer great suggestions for limiting screen time and more.