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Screen Time Superheroes

Lesson Plan

Screen Time Superheroes

Students will learn healthy screen time habits and develop a personalized Screen Time Superhero plan to maintain balanced media use.

This lesson builds awareness of balanced screen use, fosters self-regulation, and engages families in setting routines that support student well-being.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and creative planning.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

  • Print enough copies of Screen Time Superhero Worksheet for each student
  • Gather crayons or colored pencils and place on tables
  • Set up chart paper with title “Screen Time Superheroes” and markers
  • Test timer or stopwatch to ensure it’s ready

Step 1

Introduction to Screen Time

2 minutes

  • Greet students and ask about their favorite digital activities
  • Explain that being a Screen Time Superhero means balancing fun screens with other healthy activities
  • Show chart paper titled Screen Time Superheroes and describe today’s plan

Step 2

Discuss Healthy Habits

3 minutes

  • On chart paper, list habits of Screen Time Superheroes (e.g., taking breaks, outdoor play, bedtime routines)
  • Invite students to share ideas for healthy screen habits
  • Highlight 1–2 top tips: setting time limits and mixing screen time with other activities

Step 3

Create Superhero Plans

7 minutes

  • Distribute Screen Time Superhero Worksheet
  • Instruct students to draw their Superhero and fill in when and how long they will use screens each day
  • Encourage use of colors and details to make plans personal
  • Circulate to support and ask guiding questions

Step 4

Share & Family Connection

3 minutes

  • Invite 2–3 volunteers to briefly share their Superhero plans
  • Encourage students to take their worksheets home and review plans with family
  • Explain that families can help set routines based on each student’s plan
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Slide Deck

Screen Time Superheroes

Learn how to use screens like a superhero—balancing screen time with play, rest, and family!

Welcome students! Today we’re going to become Screen Time Superheroes. Ask: “What are your favorite games or shows on screens?” Use responses to engage. Introduce the idea of balancing screen time with other fun activities.

What Is a Screen Time Superhero?

• A hero who uses screens in healthy, balanced ways
• Sets time limits for games and shows
• Mixes screen time with other fun activities
• Takes breaks, plays outside, and rests on time

Explain that a Screen Time Superhero uses screens in healthy ways. Point to the list as you discuss each habit. Ask a few students: “How do you take breaks when you play games?”

Healthy Screen Time Habits

  1. Take a short break after 20–30 minutes on screens
  2. Play outside or do a quiet activity between screen sessions
  3. Turn screens off 30 minutes before bedtime
  4. Ask a grown-up to help set daily screen time limits

On chart paper, write down habits as students share. Highlight two main tips: setting a timer and mixing in non-screen activities. Ask: “What’s one thing you love to do away from screens?”

Create Your Screen Time Superhero Plan

• Draw your Screen Time Superhero in the box
• Write when you will use screens each day (morning, afternoon, evening)
• Decide how many minutes or hours you’ll spend in each slot
• Color and decorate to make it your own!

Distribute the worksheet now. Explain each part: drawing their superhero, writing in morning/afternoon/evening screen times, and coloring. Circulate to support and ask: “Does this plan feel fun and fair?”

Share & Take Home

• 2–3 students share their plans with the class
• Take your worksheet home tonight
• Review your plan with a family member
• Ask a grown-up to help you follow your superhero schedule!

Invite a few volunteers to share their superhero plans. Praise creative ideas and balanced schedules. Then explain how to share at home: “Show this plan to your family and ask for their help setting routines.”

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Worksheet

Screen Time Superhero Worksheet

Name: ________________ Date: ________________


1. Draw Your Screen Time Superhero

Draw the hero who will help you balance screen time with healthy activities!












2. My Screen Time Plan

Morning

What I will do on screens:





How long I will use screens:




Afternoon

What I will do on screens:





How long I will use screens:




Evening

What I will do on screens:





How long I will use screens:




3. Color and Decorate

Use crayons or colored pencils to make your Screen Time Superhero bright and fun!






4. Family Connection

Show this plan to a family member. Ask them for ideas and support to follow your superhero schedule.

Family Member’s Name: ________________



Family Member’s Signature: ________________



Date: ________________


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