Screens and devices are a big part of children’s lives—and they’re most valuable when families use them together. When you talk with your child about what they’re doing on a screen you help them build language, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Screens and devices are a big part of children’s lives—and they’re most valuable when families use them together. When you talk with your child about what they’re doing on a screen you help them build language, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Many young children use digital devices and resources independently. Parents and families may welcome this but at the same time have questions about how much screen time is appropriate at different ages.
You can support children’s quality time with technology by viewing, playing, and talking with them about what they are doing, thinking, and learning.
When it comes to science and STEM, consider accessing high quality educational resources such as the PEEP and the Big Wide World apps for Android and iOS. You can extend digital experiences by making your own videos of your family’s science explorations to share with extended family and friends.
See this blog post from EDC colleagues about how to use technology appropriately.
