Ever wondered how much your students could accomplish if they could just tear themselves away from their television and computer screens for awhile? Encourage them to give it try!

This handout includes directions and rules for a screen-time free week. Students fill out an activity log for each day (included), have their parents sign the log each day, and then the students answer some reflection questions at the end of the week. Please see the preview file for more details.

This activity was created to coordinate with the National Turn Off Your Television Week (dates for 2008: April 21-27), but the dates on the form have been left open, and it doesn't necessarily mention the national event, so it can be used any time of year.

Amy De Klyen (DeKlyen)