Download brochures, signs, book hunt logs, resource articles, and other program handouts. The files are all in PDF format, if you would like a Microsoft Publisher copy please email Ellen at ellen.cutter “at” riverforestlibrary.org. You can also pick up hard copies at your local library. Help spread the word about Tuning In to Your Community!
General Brochures, Signs, and Book Logs
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Brochure: Printable Tune In Schedule
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Book Hunt Logs: book hunt 2011 2 sided
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Signs: color
- Book Outline: Print off and write or illustrate your own story on this book outline! book outline
Resource Articles
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New York Times: Effort to Restore Play Gains Momentum
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Turn Off Quick Guide
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Screens and Young Children Factsheet
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25 Reasons to Participate
Want to learn more about the effects of TV as well as how you can reduce your screen time the rest of the year? Check out these websites:
Kaiser Family Foundation News Release
“Daily Media Use Among Children and Teens Up Dramatically From Five Years Ago”
A study done by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that media use has risen among children and teens. Media use statistics as well as implications are discussed.
The Center on Media and Child Health
The Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard School of Public Health is dedicated to studying the effects of various types of media on children. The website has information for parents, teachers, and researchers.
The Center for Screen-Time Awareness
The Center for Screen-Time Awareness is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people to be mindful of the media in their lives. The Center for Screen-Time Awareness aims to help people take control of the electronic media in their lives, so that media is used to its best benefit.
The Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood TV Tune Out
Many thanks to the Winnetka Alliance for the benefit of their wisdom and their willingness to share! The Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood has been successfully running a TV Tune Out Week since 1995.
