That's right, you are challenged to
turn off the TV, computers, iPads
and video games...all week! This runs from April 30th - May 6th. First
graders are encouraged to brainstorm with their families things they
can do instead of watching TV. Get outside and play a game of baseball,
go for a bike ride, read a comic book, play a card game, ride your
bike to the library, build a fort out of old boxes and blankets are
just some suggestions! I have encouraged room 108 children to
participate and turn off their TVs AND video games AND iPads. If they log zero
TV/gaming hours this week, the cookies are to bring in a signed note
on Friday, May 4th. They will get a firm hand shake and a Horseshoe
Hooray! Additionally their name will be added to a all-school display
created by Mrs. Rolfes in the Mann School lobby!
Some interesting (frightening!) TV facts...
- Number of 30-second commercials seen in a year by an average child: 20,000
- Number of minutes per week that parents spend in meaningful conversation with their children: 38.5
- Number of minutes per week that the average child watches television: 1,680
- Percentage of children ages 6-17 who have TV's in their bedrooms: 50
- Percentage of day care centers that use TV during a typical day: 70
- Hours per year the average American youth spends in school: 900 hours
- Hours per year the average American youth watches television: 1500
- Percentage of Americans that regularly watch television while eating dinner: 66
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