Media Use, Viewing Tips, & Screen Time Guides

WXXI-TV Learn At Home

WXXI Education is providing resources to support children using media as a learning tool. The below tools encourage:

1. Co-viewing with a grownup 
2. Being selective of the media children are exposed to 
3. Balancing media time with non-screen time 
4. Using media as a compliment to playing, reading, singing, talking...

Below are viewing guides, printable conversation cards, articles, and more that provide support for adults using media as a learning tool.  

Conversation Starters 
Use these printable conversation cards to make the most out of screen time with your child. 

• PBS for Parents: Making the Most out of Screen Time - Printable Conversation Cards

• WXXI Kids Printable Conversation Cards

Viewing Guides & Tips
Use these tips and guides to help amp up your media time and make it even more meaningful.

• Taking TV to the Next Level
• Enhancing TV Learning
• 5 Tips for Making the Most of Video Chats - from Zero To Three
• Choosing Media Content for Young Children - from Zero To Three

Screen Time Helpers
Kids + screens can be a confusing space for grownups, use these tips to help select the best media for your young children. 

• Young Children & Screens: Putting Parents in the Driver's Seat - from Zero To Three
• Screen-Use for Parents of Children Under Three - from Zero To Three
• 10 Technology Tips for Preschool Parents - from NAEYC
• Making Smart Decisions About Media Use for Young Children - from NAEYC

Creating Family Media Plans
Use these tools to come up with structure and strategies for your familiy to use media in healthy ways at home.

• Kids & Media
• Family Media Toolkit - from Common Sense Media 
• How to Make a Family Media Use Plan - HealthyChildren.org
• Be a Role Model: Find a Healthy Media Balance with Media and Technology - from Common Sense Media
• Creating a #DeviceFreeDinner - from Common Sense Media