10/16/2026
Teacher toolbox: Focus tips for device time 🎯
🧒 Elementary (K–5): One “screens down” signal
Choose a chime or a short phrase, and use it consistently when it’s time to pause device use. Practice together so students know exactly what to do when they hear it.
⏱️ Middle school (6–8): Try a 10-minute work sprint
Set a visible timer and give students a clear task for the sprint. When time’s up, pause for a quick progress check before starting the next round.
✅ High school (9–12): One goal, one check-in
Have students write one specific goal before they begin. At the end, ask: Did you reach it? What helped or got in the way?
Which one will you try this week? 👇
