Screen Time Shuffle Guide SCREEN TIME SHUFFLE
Facilitation Guide
30 MINS | GRADES K-1
Learning Goals
• Identify common screens (TVs, tablets).
• Spot the "Statue" vs. "Zoom" feeling.
• Choose 3 active ways to play.
Materials
• Slide Deck & Activity Packet
• Sammy's Story Coloring Mini-Book
• Crayons (specifically Green & Blue)
The Core Concept
We aren't saying screens are "bad." We are teaching kids that our bodies are like batteries—screens drain them, but movement recharges them!
Lesson Flow
5m
The Glow Hunt
"Who can point to a screen in this room? What about at home?"
Introduce screens. Use slides to show how sitting too long makes us feel "stuck."
10m
Sammy's Story
Interactive Read-Aloud
Distribute coloring books. As you read, have students "Freeze" like a statue when Sammy feels sleepy, then "Shake it out" when he goes outside.
10m
The Shuffle Workshop
Worksheet Time
Match animals to moves. Tip: Have the whole class do the move together (e.g., "Show me your best Frog Jump!") before drawing the line.
5m
Balance Challenge
Review the 1:1 rule. Give kids the home scavenger hunt to take home to their families.
Screen Time Shuffle Slides THE GLOW & THE GO
Balancing Our Screens with Our Feet!
What is a Screen?
Television
Tablet
Phone
Do you have a favorite one to use?
The "Statue" Feeling
When we sit for a looooong time, our bodies start to feel like statues.
Stiff legs
Sleepy eyes
Grumpy moods
The "Zoom" Feeling
When we run, jump, and play, our bodies feel ALIVE!
Happy hearts
Strong muscles
Better sleep
The Balance Rule
Screen Time
=
Go-Time
For every hour of TV, try one hour of PLAY!
LET'S SHUFFLE!
1
Hop like a frog 10 times!
2
Spin like a top 3 times!
3
Stretch to the sky!
4
Run in place for 15 seconds!
Today's Mission
When you go home, ask a grown-up to play a "Screen-Free Secret Game" with you for 20 minutes!
Screen Time Shuffle Worksheet SCREEN TIME SHUFFLE
Balance Your Day Worksheet
Name:
1. Circle the screens you used today!
TV
Tablet
Phone
Computer
2. Animal Shuffle: Draw a line to the move!
1
🐸 Frog
2
🦒 Giraffe
3
🦀 Crab
4
🦉 Owl
Reach Up High
Flap Your Wings
Big Jumps
Walk Sideways
3. Draw your favorite way to play outside!
Your Masterpiece Goes Here
HOME CHALLENGE
Find these 4 items before you turn on a screen!
Something round
Something green
Something soft
Something bumpy
Sammy Screen Storybook SAMMY AND THE
SLEEPY SCREEN
COLOR MY STORY!
BY:
Draw Sammy's Sleepy Couch
1 The Statue
Sammy sat on the couch for a long, long time. He was watching his favorite show. Soon, his legs felt like heavy stones . His eyes felt sleepy . Sammy felt like a frozen statue!
Color the couch and Sammy's sleepy face!
Draw the Big Bright Sunshine
2 The Spark
Suddenly, Sammy's dog, Sparky, brought him a ball. Sammy stood up and STRETCHED. He walked outside into the sunshine. The air smelled like fresh grass!
Color the bright sun and the green grass!
Draw Superhero Sammy!
3 The Super Hero
Sammy ran! Sammy jumped! Sammy felt like a superhero . His heart was happy and his muscles were strong. "Screens are fun," Sammy said, "but moving is MAGIC!"
THE END!