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Screen time in childcare
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Screen time in childcare
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its bad because the more you let them watch makes them not being able to interact with other kids.
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Screen time should be limited to non-existent.
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I think since so many families now a days let little kids/toddlers have a lot of screen time at home, especially cause they want to be able to get stuff done, so if possible I’d want a childcare center that didn’t do screen time unless its necessary for learning purposes and it’s a video that’s educational and not super hyper and just a calming video.
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I think screen time in childcare should be very limited. Young children learn best by playing, talking, and exploring with real people and things, not by watching screens. Too much screen time can take away from learning and social time. If screens are used, they should have short, age-appropriate videos with a teacher helping. But most of the time, children should be learning through hands-on play and real-life experiences.
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Great insights, Kadra! You emphasize the importance of hands-on learning and social interactions, which are crucial for development.
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I agree that children learn from physical interactions. There are more than enough opportunities for children to have screen time outside of school.
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Adding screen time at child care is unacceptable. They can have leasure time in a quet corner or spending time in free play or instead let the children listen to songs wile having a relax time. Screen time is addicting.
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Great points, NA! Promoting free play and relaxation fosters creativity and healthy development, reducing reliance on screens.
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I think that if screen time is being used in a child care setting, it should be carefully controlled and limited. It can be useful as a teaching tool, but too much can hinder development. Plus, they are already getting so much screen time at home, it can be good for the to take a break for a while.
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Great insights, Ainsley! Balancing screen time is crucial for healthy development. Your emphasis on moderation is spot on!
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I feel like screen time for children in childcare should be almost non-existent since it has adverse effects on early brain development. And especially if the child already gets screen time at home then they shouldn’t be having more in childcare center settings. Music and sing-a-longs can still be played without the screen being accessible.
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Great points, Jennilee! Prioritizing interactive activities over screens supports healthy brain development and encourages social skills.
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I think screen time in daycare can be beneficial if we limit the amount of time we allow children to watch educational children’s programs. Studies also show that children should only be allowed 1-2 hours of screen time per day, so watching a short video in daycare should not be harmful if we are selective about the content and limit the amount of screen time.
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Great insights, Daisy! Balancing screen time with quality content is essential for children’s development.
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I think screen time should not be available to children in childcare. Screen time can inhibit children’s brain development. Screen time should be limited to parental discretion outside of childcare hours. Instead, childcare should be a time for students to engage with the environment directly around them to develop their cognitive, intellectual, creative, and motor skills.
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Screen time for young children should be not allowed to limited. Using it as educational purposes but not as a distraction. To limit it with short time and with not high contrasted screens that will overstimulate the child.
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Great points, Kayla! Balancing educational use with limited exposure is essential for healthy development. Well said!
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This can be a tricky one.Kids these days can be very attached to technology and can be very obsessive with screens.Do you embrace the screen/technology culture that has taken over or no just say no all together because they are already exposed everywhere else in the world?We do computer days in our after school age room. One 20 minute turn per week and one 20 minute Wii turn a week. Computers are educational and collaborative games. Wii games are large muscle movement (sports & dancing) and collaborative team games.
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Great insights, Tiffany! Balancing screen time with educational benefits while encouraging physical activity is essential for holistic development.
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When addressing screen time, it’s essential to establish healthy boundaries while incorporating educational games that engage the child’s mind. These interactive experiences not only stimulate cognitive development but also provide valuable insights into social and emotional growth. Watching videos that explore various feelings can greatly assist children in understanding and managing their emotions effectively. Additionally, such activities foster critical thinking skills, enabling children to analyze situations and develop problem-solving strategies in a fun and engaging manner.
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Great insights, Sarah! Balancing screen time with educational content can indeed enhance cognitive and emotional development in children.
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I think that any screen time before 2-year-old at a childcare center can be avoided easily. If you want to play a song that from a movie, then you can just find the audio and have a dance party instead of showing the video clip. Any shows that have become popular like Mrs. Rachel you can find the songs online. As for older, like 3 and up. I think screen time is okay with it being limited. Like you can watch one video a day or watch an episode of a show every Fridays. Limit it to special occasions and not an everyday occurrence.
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Great insights, Briana! Your emphasis on minimizing screen time for younger children while allowing limited use for older ones is thoughtful.
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Screen time in child care should be limited and purposeful. Children learns best through play and interaction, so any screen use should be short, educational, and guided by adults
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Great insights, Minou! Emphasizing limited, purposeful screen time supports meaningful learning experiences through play and interaction. Well said!
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