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Free Screen-Time Transition Pack

Help your child understand when screen time is nearly finished and what happens next.

Choose a boy or girl character, preview the visual resource and download the matching printable pack. Each pack includes a visual transition story, countdown cards, a step-by-step sequence, a first–then board and a practical parent guide.

Choose a character

Choose a character to preview the resource.

Who this pack is for

Families where finishing screen time is a regular flashpoint, and anyone supporting a child through that transition.

It supports: Ending screen time predictably, so stopping is expected rather than sprung on a child.

What is included

  • A visual transition story about finishing screen time
  • Countdown cards for the last few minutes
  • A step-by-step visual sequence
  • A first–then board for what happens next
  • A practical guide for the adult using it

How to use it

  1. Show the countdown cards before screen time starts, so the ending is agreed in advance.
  2. Give the warnings the cards describe rather than stopping without notice.
  3. Use the first–then board to make the next activity concrete and visible.
  4. Keep the same sequence each time — the predictability is what does the work.

Formats and cost

  • Read online on a phone, tablet or computer
  • Printable PDF, 12 A4 pages, with a boy or girl character
  • Free to read online and to download.

Good to know

A visual routine helps a transition make sense; it will not remove every hard moment, and some days will still be difficult.

The boy and girl packs contain the same visual guidance. Only the child character changes.

Every child responds differently. You can use, skip or adapt the pages according to your child's needs.