ATTCHMNT 3E GO NAAP SAC SCREEN TIME.PDF

ATTACHMENT 3E
GO NAP SACC
SELF-ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT
SCREEN TIME
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Go NAP SACC
Self-Assessment Instrument
Date:
Your Name:
Child Care Program Name.
Screen Time
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Go NAP SACC is based on a set of best practices that stem from the latest research and guidelines in the field. After
completing this assessment, you will be able to see your program's strengths and areas for improvement, and use this
information to plan healthy changes.
For this self-assessment, screen time includes any time spent watching shows or playing games (including active video
games) on a screen. Screens can include televisions; desktop, laptop, or tablet computers; or smart phones. For children
2 years of age and older, screen time does not include teachers using e-books or tablet computers to read children
stories, using Smart Boards for interactive instruction, or connecting with families through Skype or other
videoconferencing programs.
Before you begin:
Gather staff manuals, parent handbooks, and other documents that state your policies and guidelines
about screen time.
,/ Recruit the help of key teachers and staff members who are familiar with day-to-day practices.
As you assess:
/ Answer choices in parentheses ( ) are for half-day programs. Full-day programs should use the answer
choices without parentheses.
• Definitions of key words are marked by asterisks (1.
Answer each question as best you can, thinking about your general practices. If none of the answer
choices seem quite right, just pick the closest fit. If a question does not apply to your program, move to
the next question.
Understanding your results:
The answer choices in the right-hand columnsepresent the best practice recommendations in this area. To
interpret your results, compare your responses to these best practice recommendations. This will show
you your strengths and the areas in which your program can improve.
Ward 0, Morris E, McWilliams C, Vaughn A, Erinosho T, Mazzucca 5, Hanson P, Ammerman A, Neelon 5, Sommers J, Ball S. (2014).
Go NAP SACC: Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care, 2nd Edition. Center for Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention and Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Available at: www.gonapsacc.org .
© 2014-2017 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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1. Televisions are located:
O In every classroom E In some classrooms El Stored outside of 0 No televisions; or,
classrooms but televisions stored
regularly available to outside of classrooms
children and not regularly
available to children
2. For children 2 years of age and older, the amount of screen time* allowed in our program each week is:
O 90 minutes or more El 60-89 minutes E 30-59 minutes 11 Less than 30 minutes or
(Half-day: 45 minutes (Half-day: 30-44 (Half-day: 15-29 no screen time is
or more) minutes) minutes) allowed (Half-day: Less
than 15 minutes or no
screen time is allowed)
* For children 2 years of age and older, screen time does not include teachers using e-books or tablet computers
to read children stories, using Smart Boards for interactive instruction, or connecting with families through
Skype or other videoconferencing programs.
3. For children under 2 years of age, the amount of screen time* allowed in our program each week is:
O 60 minutes or more El 30-59 minutes L 1-29 minutes El No screen time is
allowed
* For children under 2 years of age, screen time includes any time spent watching shows or playing games
(including active video games) on a screen. Screens can include televisions; desktop, laptop, or tablet
computers; or smart phones.
4. When television or videos are shown to children, this programming is educational and commercial free:*
E Rarely or never 0 Sometimes El Often El Always
* Educational and commercial-free shows and videos are developmentally appropriate, support children's
learning goals, and do not contain advertising.
5. When screen time is offered, children are given the opportunity to do an alternative activity:
CI Rarely or never E Sometimes E Often E Always
6. Screen time is used as a reward:
O Every day El 1-4 times per week 111 1-3 times per month 0 Rarely or never
7. When screen time is offered, teachers talk with children about what they are seeing and learning:
O Rarely or never 1 Sometimes 11 Often 171 Always
Ward D, Morris E, McWilliams C, Vaughn A, Erinosho T, Mazzucca 5, Hanson P, Ammerman A, Neelon S, Sommers J, Ball 5. (2014).
Go NAP SACC: Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care, 2nd Edition. Center for Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention and Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Available at: www.gonabsacc.org .
ID 2014-2017 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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8. Teachers and staff receive professional development* on screen time:
Never Less than 1 time per D 1 time per year 17 2 times per year or
year more
* Professional development can include taking in-person or online training for contact hours or continuing
education credits. It can also include information presented at staff meetings.
9. Professional development for current staff on screen time has included the following topics:
See list and mark response below.
• Recommended amounts of screen time for young children
• Appropriate types of programming for young children
• Appropriate supervision and use of screen time in the classroom
• Communicating with families about healthy screen time habits
• Our program's policies on screen time
D None 1=1 1-2 topics E 3-4 topics LI 5 topics
10. Families are offered education* on screen time:
E Never D Less than 1 time per Li 1 time per year D 2 times per year or
year more
* Education can be offered through in-person educational sessions, brochures, tip sheets, or your program's
newsletter, website, or bulletin boards.
11. Education for families on screen time includes the following topics:
See list and mark response below.
• Recommended amounts of screen time for young children
• Appropriate types of programming for young children
• Appropriate supervision and use of screen time by caregivers
• Our program's policies on screen time
• None 0 1 topic O 2-3 topics D 4 topics
12. Our written policy* on screen time includes the following topics:
See list and mark response below.
• Amount of screen time allowed
• Types of programming allowed
• Appropriate supervision and use of screen time in classrooms
• Not using screen time as a reward or to manage challenging behaviors
• Professional development on screen time
• Education for families on screen time
• No written policy or El 1-2 topics D 3-4 topics 17 5-6 topics
policy does not include
these topics
* A written policy can include any written guidelines about your program's operations or expectations for
teachers, staff, children, and families. Policies can be included in parent handbooks, staff manuals, and other
documents.
Ward D, Morris E, McWilliams C, Vaughn A, Erinosho T, Mazzucca 5, Hanson P, Ammerman A, Neelon 5, Sommers J, Ball S. (2014).
Go NAP SACC: Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care, 2nd Edition. Center for Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention and Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Available at: www.gonapsamorg.
© 2014-2017 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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