Unplugged

To my generation, Unplugged is a fantastic acoustic show on MTV.  To the students I am teaching now, it takes on a whole new meaning and brings fear to some of their eyes.  Two weeks ago I spoke to the 2nd grade.  I let them know that their teachers would be asking them to "unplug" themselves from all electronic gaming devices and limit their televisions time. "No! No! No!" was heard throughout the crowd.  

I figured that I'd better follow through at home, so Benjamin has been without any kind of gaming device for a week and a half.  I am happy to report he's still breathing.  The Legos are getting a healthy workout and he has actually read and picked up crayons to be creative!  I am liking what I am seeing.  We'll see where things go when testing is over.  

Well, today the day came.  The poster went up for the kids to pledge their intention to "unplug." I'll post another picture Friday so you can see (hopefully) that the list has gained a few names.

I have a few links that you can learn more about unplugging as adults or kids & why it is a great thing.

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/features/timestopics/series/your_brain_on_computers/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-galinsky/the-brain-unplugged-from_b_685068.html

http://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/pages/media-and-children.aspx