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A Community-First Approach to Cellphone Bans

Use these tips to determine what will work best for your school community.

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Jamie Nunez

Grades

K–12

Article

Screen Time in School: Finding the Right Balance

Kids are on screens more than ever. How can we include media and tech with well-being in mind?

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12

Webinars & Events

Teaching Healthy Online Habits to Help Kids Outsmart Distractions

Every ding, scroll, and pop-up is designed to steal our students’ attention. As the school year begins, let’s get ahead of the “attention thieves” by equipping kids with practical habits that support focus, balance, and well-being...

Monday, Sep. 22, 2025 10 am - 11 am PDT

Grades

K–8

Article

Decrease Digital Distraction and Elevate Attention Spans

Beyond cellphone bans, use these tips to increase students' ability to pay attention in class.

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

Article

When Families Ask About Healthy Digital Habits and Quality Content

Share these age-based tips in your communications with parents and caregivers.

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

Webinars & Events

Digital Literacy and Well-Being for K-8: New Lessons from Common Sense Media

With AI tools in kids’ pockets, deepfakes in their feeds, and new platforms emerging monthly, yesterday’s digital citizenship lessons aren’t enough to prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges. Join Eisha Buch, former educator and cu...

Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 10 am - 11 am PDT

Grades

K–8

Article

Offline Digital Citizenship: Soft Skills to Support Strong Online Habits

Help students build the off-screen skills they need for their online lives.

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

NEW Lesson Plan

Brain Battle Game

How can we use alternative thoughts to battle thinking traps?

Grades

4

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Tricky Tech Game

How can healthy tech habits help us battle design tricks?

Grades

5

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Understanding Design Tricks

How do apps and devices try to keep my attention longer than I had planned?

Grades

5

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Spotting Thinking Traps

What are thinking traps and how can they impact our feelings?

Grades

4

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Outsmarting Attention Thieves

How can we protect our attention when surrounded by tech distractions?

Grades

3

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Managing Device Distractions (Updated)

How can I deal with device distractions and keep my focus?

Grades

1

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Device-Free Moments (Updated)

Why is it important to have device-free moments in our lives?

Grades

2

Time

20 mins.

NEW Lesson Plan

Media Balance Is Important (Updated)

How can we practice healthy habits with technology?

Grades

K

Time

20 mins.