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7 Days of Screen-Free Sprouts

A gentle family reset for replacing one screen-heavy moment each day with a simple offline activity.

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Page 1

Before Screens Checklist

Choose three before entertainment screens. Keep it visible and simple.

I moved my body. I helped with one family task. I made or built something. I spent time outside or near a window. I read, listened, or told a story. I checked in with my feelings.

Page 2

Boredom Menu

When a child says "I'm bored," let them choose from the menu before asking for a device.

Quiet

Draw a tiny map

Sort buttons or blocks

Make a paper bookmark

Creative

Invent a creature

Build a blanket cave

Design a restaurant menu

Helpful

Match socks

Water a plant

Set the table

Movement

Ten wall pushes

Animal walks

Backyard treasure hunt

Page 3

Daily Reflection

A one-minute check-in helps screen-free time feel like progress, not punishment.

Today I felt...

Something I made, noticed, or tried:

Tomorrow I want to...

Page 4

7-Day Tiny Challenge

Choose one screen-heavy moment each day and try the offline prompt first.

Day 1: Draw the room from above. Day 2: Help with a two-minute family task. Day 3: Go outside and find three textures. Day 4: Build something from pillows, blocks, or paper. Day 5: Tell a story about a tiny door. Day 6: Make a restaurant menu for imaginary guests. Day 7: Choose your favorite replacement activity.

Page 5

Parent Script Cards

Use fewer words in the hard moment. Repeat calmly.

Before screens

"First we move, help, or make. Then we can talk about screens."

When screens end

"Stopping is hard. The screen is done. I can help you choose a reset."

When boredom hits

"Boredom is a starting line. Pick one thing from the menu."

After a meltdown

"That was hard. What would make tomorrow's transition easier?"

Page 6

Screen-Free Go Bag

Keep a small set ready for restaurants, waiting rooms, and car rides.

Pack

Three printed pages

Pencil or crayons

Small clipboard

Use when

Waiting for food

Waiting room

Long checkout line

Next printable to add: Restaurant Rescue Pack at sproutfulminds.com/restaurant-rescue-pack