Pool noodles and DIY escape rooms: the best screen-free kids’ activities, recommended by teachers

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:15:02 GMT

Five elementary school teachers spill the beans on how to keep kids engaged in creative play and away from screensThe best back-to-school sales and 21 things tweens want this seasonSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsThe “iPad kid” meme is popular for a reason: screens have become a near-permanent fixture in gen Alpha’s lives.On average, kids five and older spend more than three hours a day on their devices. We know that too much screen time is linked to harmful health outcomes, but it is not easy to convince your child that reading a paperback novel is more exciting than playing Roblox or binge watching YouTube. Continue reading...

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