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By better understanding their digital footprint, students will build awareness of how screen time affects their learning and well-being.  Wayfinder supports students by building future-ready skills, like digital literacy, which leads to more intentional device use and increased engagement in and out of the classroom. Learn how to address student screen time and improve digital literacy skills with our Addressing Student Screen Time Activity Pack.  [Get the Activities](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/addressing-student-screen-time#addressing-student-screen-time-pack) ![Student Screen Time](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hubfs/Student%20Screen%20Time.png "Student Screen Time") ## Get the Addressing Student Screen Time Activity Pack ![Addressing Student Screen Time Activity Packet](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NEW%202025%20Email%20Banners%20(1080%20x%20800%20px)%20(5).png?width=1080&height=594&name=NEW%202025%20Email%20Banners%20(1080%20x%20800%20px)%20(5).png) Fill out the form to download the **Addressing Student Screen Time Activity Packet** where you'll get three K-12 digital wellness activities to try with your students.  - Would You Post It? 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