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Screen time in childcare
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Screen time in childcare
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I agree with other responders who say that screentime is not necessary or recommended in a day care setting. There are so many other ways to engage with children especially when they have their peers around them to play with. Screen time reduces a childs ability to entertain themselves – to find activities to do when they are bored. Screentime is usually passive and therefore it is not helpful to childhood development. If screentime is being used then parents need to be informed so they can factor the amount of screentime into their child’s full daily allocation of screentime/devise use.
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screen time in childcare should be minimized, with a strong emphasis on interactive, play-based, and socially engaging activities that support the holistic development of young children. By creating a screen-free or screen-limited environment, childcare providers can ensure that children have the best opportunities to thrive during these crucial early years.
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Screen time at a center for younger kids such as 6 and under there should be no screen time during the day. They are in an environment where everything is catered towards them and they have activites and time to spend outside usually as well.
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If they are in childcare, is safe to assume they have some screen time at home so Id like as little as possible. Maybe at lunch some days we can pull out a TV but they have so so many toys and so many different things they can do with that.
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Screen time is harmful for young kids, especially if it’s a lot of this. It makes harder to communicate with children and develop their brains and thinking.
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Screen time in childcare settings should be carefully managed to ensure it supports, rather than hinders, children’s development. Here are some key considerations:
1. Follow Recommendations: Adhering to the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, which recommend no screen time for children under two and a maximum of 1-2 hours per day for older children, helps align with best practices for healthy development.
2. Prioritize Interactive Learning: Early childhood education should emphasize hands-on, interactive activities that promote language development, social skills, and cognitive growth. Screens should not replace these valuable interactions.
3. Limit Passive Viewing: Screen time should not become a default activity. When screens are used, they should be purposeful, such as educational videos or interactive programs, and always accompanied by adult guidance and discussion to enhance learning.
4. Promote Active Engagement: Encourage activities that involve physical movement, creativity, and social interaction, which are crucial for developing executive functions and other skills that screens can’t provide.
5. Model Healthy Use: Providers can model appropriate screen use by demonstrating balance and intentionality in their own use of technology and by discussing its role and limits with children in an age-appropriate manner.
By managing screen time thoughtfully, childcare providers can support children’s healthy development and ensure that screen use complements rather than detracts from their learning experiences.
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I personally believe screen time is unnecessary for children and only has negative impacts on development.
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I don’t think screen time is appropriate during school child care, maybe children get enough screen time at home. Unless it is used for educational purposes and there is a time limit.
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Screen time for younger children isn’t good if it’s over and hour. However, there are videos that can help younger children learn new things and a good example would be nursery rhymes.
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When I was a child, we only had about 5 channels available and most of the time they did not have cartoons. I was raised without screen time and then at the age of 9 I started watching tv more often but not as much as children during this period of time. With this mindset, I do not like the idea of little children having screen time. I have seen the results of babies watching videos on their parents phones, they get aggressive and impulsive when they get no screen time, it is wild. I prefer that kids from being born until 3 or 4 should not have any phone or iPad screen time. I feel like tv time should be around an hour or two for toddlers and interact more with them so that they don’t feel the need to watch more. I prefer that care centers limit that as well so that children won’t get attached to screen time.
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I screen time in child care should be little to non existent. The only time I believe it should be there is if a teacher is having trouble describing something they can pull up a picture on the computer and show the class. Other than that having screen time in child care isn’t a great idea as it kind of distracts the children from why they’re there.
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What are your thoughts on screen time for children in childcare?
I believe it is important as a child care provider to limit the use of screen time. often times children in our care go home to technically more than 5 a days/daily. However we can implement ways to introduce activities/lessons using technology. For example STARFALL activity during circle time.
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None. they get enough at home
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When it comes to screen time in childcare, I believe it should be minimized as much as possible. Instead of relying on screens, children can engage in rich learning experiences through audio resources like storytelling, music, and read-aloud books.
Here are my thoughts:
Emphasize Reading and Audio: Replace screen-based activities with reading books aloud, listening to audiobooks, and encouraging imagination through storytelling. These methods can enhance language skills and creativity without screen exposure.
Active Engagement: Books and audio learning encourage children to be actively involved, asking questions and visualizing stories, which promotes deeper understanding.
Balancing with Play: Use stories and songs to inspire creative, physical play. Children can act out scenes from books or use their imagination to extend the stories they’ve heard.
By focusing on these alternatives, we can support children’s development in a more interactive and hands-on way, minimizing screen time and fostering a love for books and active learning.
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Sara, your emphasis on minimizing screen time and promoting active engagement through reading and audio resources is commendable. Keep up the great work!
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I believe that screen time for children in childcare should be minimal, especially for younger children, as it can hinder brain development and executive functions. Instead, hands-on activities like play, arts and crafts, and outdoor exploration promote healthier development by encouraging creativity, social skills, and physical movement. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under two and limited screen use for older children, aligning with the idea that real-world experiences are more beneficial for growth and learning.
