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Unplug Day Activity Ideas

Wow! This pandemic has been tough on screen time for sure! Whether it be online learning or parent survival mode, most kids have increased screen time this past year. Did you know that March 5th is National Unplug Day? If you want to celebrate and take a break, here are some great ideas for an unplug day anytime of the year. You can simply print our list or sneak in some handwriting and creative thinking and have the kids write their own ideas. You can download the printables for free at the bottom of the post.

If you want to celebrate and take a break, here are some great ideas for an unplug day anytime of the year.

How Does the Unplug Day Printable Work?

All you need to do are these three steps:

  1. Sign up to download the freebie at the bottom of the post.
  2. Download and print or view the list on your screen.
  3. Keep the list handy or write your own list of ideas to keep the children entertained when they unplug on March 5th or ANYTIME time of the year.

When Is A Good Time to Use This Activity?

Students can use this free printable for:

  • extra handwriting practice
  • create a list of independent activities for when they unplug
  • March 5th, Screen-Free Week or ANYTIME you need a screen detox

What Skills Does this Activity Work On?

Children are working on the following skills with the unplug day printable:

  • handwriting – you can choose regular lined paper or double lined handwriting paper.
  • screen free activity ideas
  • independent play time that does not involve a screen
  • boredom busting techniques
  • self-entertaining (what parents doesn’t LOVE this skill)

All of these skills are necessary for students to succeed in the classroom, at home and in the world!

Need More Fun Screen Free Ideas?

Download Your FREE Unplug Day Printable Here

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If you want to celebrate and take a break, here are some great ideas for an unplug day anytime of the year.