Limiting Screen Time This Summer

As a lower elementary teacher, I’m seeing a rising trend—more young students glued to phones and iPads, and it's showing up in troubling ways: lack of focus, emotional outbursts, and delayed social skills. While tech has its place, early exposure to screens is interfering with critical brain development and real-world learning.

In this blog, I break down the risks of excessive screen time—like disrupted sleep, screen dependency, and reduced empathy—and offer practical, research-backed solutions. From setting screen-free zones to engaging in hands-on activities, play-based tutoring, there are powerful ways we can help kids thrive offline. Let’s work together to build a healthier, more connected foundation for our children.