Screen Time
Recommended Screen Time for Children under 2 years old
Zero
Should you share personal information such as your address and phone number online?
Never
Describe Imaginative Play
Using props to play school, shop, restaurant, hospital etc.
Can you describe 'Physical Development'?
Increasing in height and weight and learning to coordinate body movements, e.g, crawling and riding a bicycle.
Parents and guardians should ensure that children have a varied, well balanced ___
Diet
Recommended Limit on Screen Time for children aged between 2-12
1 hour
If a child sees something upsetting or confusing online, what should they do to seek help?
Tell a trusted adult
Describe Constructive play
Building things using materials, e.g., building blocks, boxes, cardboard, egg cartons, glue, etc.
Can you describe 'Intellectual Development'?
Learning to think, imagine, concentrate, remember and solve problems.
Parents and guardians should ensure that children get enough rest & ____
Sleep
Recommended Limits on Screen Time for Teenagers
2-hours
26% of children aged between 8-12 years old are following or friends with people online they have never met
True or false?
True
Describe Creative play
Activities such as art, craft, music and dance
Can you describe 'Language Development'?
Learning to talk, listen, read and write
Parents and guardians should ensure that children get plenty of fresh ___ & _______
Air & Exercise
What do you think is the average daily screen time for children aged 14 and under in Ireland recently?
A. 4 hours. B. 2 hours. C. 8 hours.
A study from 2016 said Irish children aged 14 and under watched an average of over four hours of TV and video content per day. This included approximately two hours of traditional TV and an additional two hours of online video via devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones
Despite age restrictions, what percentage of children aged between 8-12 years old have social media accounts
A. 15%. B. 31% C. 87%
87%
Describe Physical play
May involve equipment such as wheeled toys, climbing frames, balls or no equipment, e.g, hopscotch, hide & seek, tip the can etc.
Can you describe 'Emotional Development'?
Learning to understand and cope with feelings, e.g, love and anger
Parents and guardians should ensure that children are given clear and consistent boundaries & ____
Rules
Children who spend a lot of time in front of a screen are more likely to _____
Name one impact
- Have sleep issues
- Spend less time time with family & friends
- Become overweight or develop obesity
- Less opportunity to develop their physical skills
- Have reduced emotional wellbeing
Can you name one internet safety guideline for parents
- Use parental controls to ensure children cannot access inappropriate content
- -Discuss the rules for online safety with children
- Check privacy settings if older children have social media accounts
How many types of play is there? (250)
Can you name at least one? (250)
4 types of play
Imaginative, Constructive, Creative, Physical
Can you describe 'Social Development'?
Learning how to behave in society and relate to others, e.g, how to share
Can you describe the term 'Child Development'?
Child Development describes all the ways a child grows and changes from birth to adolescence.