The National Day of Unplugging is a “24-hour, global respite from technology. It highlights the value of disconnecting from digital devices to connect with ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities in real time.”
The National Day of Unplugging happened from sundown on March 1st to sundown on March 2nd. Because this was during our school vacation week, CVSD is creating a district-wide day to replicate this Day of Unplugging in ways that are critical, thoughtful, and give teachers the autonomy to determine how that best works for them in their classrooms.
The Champlain Valley School District encourages all educators and students to take the challenge and unplug in various ways on Friday, March 15. Contact your child's teacher to see how they may be taking part.
We invite families to join in as well! Extend the challenge into the weekend. Afterward, share how you participated as a family as a comment below or on our Facebook page.
Here are a few resources about Media Balance and Well-Being from Common Sense Education:
"ALMOST EVERYTHING WILL WORK AGAIN IF YOU UNPLUG IT FOR A FEW MINUTES, INCLUDING YOU."
- ANNE LAMOTT
Here are a few resources about Media Balance and Well-Being from Common Sense Education:
- Have a conversation about device and media use. Incorporate this Family Media Agreement into the discussion.
- New Healthy Media Habits for Young Kids
- 5 Signs Your Kid Has a Healthy Media Relationship with Screens (video)
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