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Free Resources

Free tools for families and early childhood professionals.
Explore practical ideas for helping young children talk, play, notice, wonder—and sometimes simply wait—during everyday moments without automatically turning to a screen.

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The Campaign Message

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The Campaign Message

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Practical Activity for Families 

Little Waits

Simple everyday opportunities to help young children practice waiting.

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Printable Activity
Conversation Starter Cards
Print, cut apart, and take them with you.
 

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Printable Activity
No-Supplies Waiting Games

Simple games for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers that can be played almost anywhere-no toys or materials needed.

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Printable Activity

Simple noticing activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers that encourage connection and discovery during everyday waits.
Includes a link to a short serve-and-return video from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.

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Printable Activity

Just-Right Challenges
Start with something your child can already do, then add a little challenge. Ideas for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to stretch developing skills—without making it feel like a test.

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Printable Guide

A Little Space for Ideas

Simple ways to respond when children say, “I'm bored,” without immediately providing entertainment. This guide offers gentle prompts.

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Bring Wait Without Screens to Your Program

Help Spread the Wait Without Screens Message

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Early childhood professionals can play an important role in helping families think differently about everyday waiting. Share the campaign with families, introduce the idea to your staff, and look for opportunities to support screen-free conversation, play, and connection throughout the day.


Download Bring Wait Without Screens to Your Program for practical ideas to help you get started—and help spread the word that not every wait needs a screen.

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