Activity Steps with Pupils - Primary 2

Circle Time – Teacher Led

Introduction:

Discuss with class the benefits of using screens for learning and connecting with family and friends. 

1. Collect screen time tracking forms.
2. Ask each pupil to list 3 activities they like to do after school which do not involve screens.
3. Pupils take part in a screen free activity either as a class indoor or outdoor. 
4. Class create a screen free book.  Pupils draw a picture of their favourite screen free activity and get them to write a brief description about the activity: why they like the screen free activity or take a photograph of each pupil doing their favourite non-screen activity with a brief description.  Teacher can put the book together and read to class.  Class can share/read to other pupils. 
5. Discuss what is good for health, for example:

• Exercise, physical activities, eating healthy
• Non-screen activities: playing outside, going to the park, playing indoors, reading, drawing, riding bikes, playing with a ball etc
• Spending time with family & friends without screens

1. Homework Task: Do 2 or more activities during the week which do not involve a screen e.g. play outside, go to the park, play a board game, draw a picture, paint or something else of your choice. Write down what you did & bring to class.