SCREEN-FREE WEEK
join us in going screen free
the first week in MAY!
what is screen free week?
Screen-Free Week is an annual invitation to play, explore, and rediscover the joys of life beyond ad-supported screens. During the first week of May, thousands of families, schools, and communities around the world will put down their entertainment screens for seven days of fun, connection, and discovery.
Even though it’s about turning off screens, Screen-Free Week isn’t about going without – it’s about what you can get! An hour once dedicated to YouTube becomes an hour spent outside; ten minutes whiled away on social media turn into ten minutes spent doodling; a movie on a rainy afternoon is replaced by time spent reading, chatting, or playing pretend!
You can celebrate Screen-Free Week at home, in your school, in your community, or anywhere – just put down those entertainment screens and do literally anything else! You might be surprised at what you find. Plan a day, a few hours, or the whole week; however you participate is great!
(“Entertainment screens” means that you can’t use Screen-Free Week as an excuse not to do your homework or your job. But if you’re a teacher or boss, you can help everyone celebrate by reducing the amount of screen-based work you assign!)
IN STORE ACTIVITIES
MONDAY:
Take the screen free pledge with us! We also have a bingo card, and screen-free week resources available. Cook dinner with us, try one of our pastas from Pulito Osteria, or making a dessert with an Ala Carte Alice mix.
TUESDAY:
Join us for story time and coloring at 4:00pm.
WEDNESDAY:
Come by and write a letter to a friend or family member you haven't seen in awhile. Make a new pen pal and decorate your letter with a couple of Pipsticks stickers.
THURSDAY:
Join us for a Montessori Morning with $1 drip coffee from 10am-12pm.
Think of what self care means to you. Does it involve reading? Using a Patchology face mask, painting your nails with Glam & Grace, or getting cozy in Ban.do pajamas? Come by and write down your thoughts to hang on your fridge as a reminder to take care of yourself.
FRIDAY:
Spend a night in with your family and friends and have a game night. We have some great games in stock including Bananagrams, Clue, Scattergories, Pencil Nose, and many more! Stock up on Mississippi company Crop to Pop or Opopop popcorn for snacks.
SATURDAY:
Get outdoors! We have some fun outdoor games available and some could even be used inside on a rainy day. Swing by and check out our selection of outdoor games and toys.
SUNDAY:
Play Dress up with our costumes! Did you know we have a great selection of dress up costumes from Meri Meri, Sarah's Silks, & Great Pretenders? Come by and try some on to see if they are the right fit for you! Finish out your Screen-Free Week by dropping off your completed Bingo card for a 10% off coupon.