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Healthy Social Media Habits

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Lesson Plan

Healthy Social Media Habits

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This lesson aims to help parents guide their children to maintain mental health while using social media. It includes a discussion on balancing screen time, encouraging positive content consumption, and integrating offline activities.

Audience

Parents of Grade 6 students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

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Materials

Social Media: Ways to Stay Healthy [Video], Discussion Questions Handout, and Practical Tips for Healthy Social Media Use Handout

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome parents and introduce the topic of healthy social media habits.
  • Explain the importance of maintaining mental health while using social media.
  • Briefly overview the session agenda.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Divide parents into small groups and distribute the Discussion Questions Handout.
  • Encourage groups to discuss their thoughts and experiences related to the video content.
  • After discussion, have one member from each group share their insights with the larger group.

Step 4

Practical Tips

10 mins

  • Distribute the Practical Tips for Healthy Social Media Use Handout.
  • Go through the tips with the parents, answering any questions and providing examples.
  • Encourage parents to share their own strategies or concerns.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the session.
  • Encourage parents to implement the tips and monitor their children's social media use.
  • Thank parents for their participation and distribute the lesson survey.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions Handout

A handout with discussion questions for parents to reflect on and share insights during the lesson.

Discussion Questions

  1. What are some positive aspects of social media use you've observed in your child?

  2. What challenges have you experienced or observed with your child's social media use?

  3. How do you currently manage your child's screen time, and how effective have these strategies been?

  4. What new strategies might you consider after watching the video?

  5. How can you encourage your child to balance social media use with offline activities?

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Worksheet

Practical Tips for Healthy Social Media Use Handout

A handout that provides parents with practical tips to guide their children's social media use.

Practical Tips for Healthy Social Media Use

  1. Set Clear Boundaries: Establish specific times when your child can use social media and when they need to take breaks.

  2. Encourage Positive Content: Promote following accounts that spread positivity, education, and creativity.

  3. Monitor Activity: Regularly check the content your child is exposed to and discuss any concerns with them.

  4. Model Healthy Behavior: Be a role model in your own social media use by balancing screen time and offline activities.

  5. Promote Offline Activities: Encourage your child to engage in hobbies, physical activities, and face-to-face interactions.

  6. Educate About Privacy: Discuss the importance of privacy settings and the potential risks of oversharing personal information.

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