Pool noodles and DIY escape rooms: the best screen-free kids’ activities, recommended by teachers

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The “iPad kid” meme is popular for a reason: screens have become a near-permanent fixture in gen Alpha’s lives. On average, kids five and older spend more than three hours a day on their devices. We know that too much screen time is linked to harmful health outcomes, but it is not easy to convince your child that reading a paperback novel is more exciting than playing Roblox or binge watching YouTube. That doesn’t mean we should throw in the towel. “A lot of children who gravitate toward screens still crave creativity and imagination – they just need activities that feel immersive and engaging enough to compete with digital entertainment,”…

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