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Lesson

Managing Device Distractions

How can I deal with device distractions and keep my focus?

Grades

K–5

Time

20 mins.
Objectives:

  • Reflect on what it looks and feels like to stay focused on a task.

  • Define device distraction and recognize examples.

  • Learn strategies to manage device distractions at school.

Vocabulary Show definitions
focus · device distraction
focus – concentrating your attention to listen to someone or to complete a task
device distraction – when you lose focus because of a device, such as a computer, iPad, or TV
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Lesson Plan

20 mins.
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For Families

  • Family Activity
© Common Sense Media. Lessons are shareable with attribution for noncommercial use only. No remixing permitted. View detailed license information at creativecommons.org. Lesson last updated: May 2023