Bye-Bye Wi-Fi
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What’s inside...
In this lively, rhyming children's picture book, children help Jay, a young boy obsessed with screen time, to make better choices and enjoy the real world. Vibrant illustrations and interactive prompts encourage children to help Jay ditch his device and discover the joys of friendship and outdoor activities. With a lovable family and a cheeky cat, this book inspires children to say 'bye-bye' to Wi-Fi and engage in more beneficial activities. The book also includes additional educational information online and uses engaging rhymes to help parents reinforce positive behaviors.
Discussion points
How did you feel when the characters lost their Wi-Fi connection? What would you do if that happened to us?
What are some fun activities that the characters did without Wi-Fi? Which activity would you like to try?
Why do you think the characters were initially upset about losing Wi-Fi? Have you ever felt the same way?
How did the characters' relationships change throughout the story without Wi-Fi? What did they learn about each other?
What do you think is the most important message of 'Bye-Bye Wi-Fi'? How can we apply it in our own lives?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own experiences with and without technology to kickstart the conversation.
Encourage your child to draw parallels between their life and the characters’ adventures without Wi-Fi.
Validate your child’s feelings about technology, and discuss the balance between screen time and other activities.
Use examples from the book to talk about the importance of interpersonal connections and engaging with the world outside screens.
After discussing, plan a 'Wi-Fi-free' day with various activities inspired by the book, making the experience tangible for the child.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of face-to-face communication
Explanation: In 'Bye-Bye Wi-Fi,' the characters experience a Wi-Fi outage and are initially upset but slowly start engaging more personally and meaningfully with each other.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to occasionally unplug from digital devices and engage in direct conversations and activities, fostering stronger interpersonal connections and communication skills.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: With the Wi-Fi down, the children in the story begin to use their imaginations to create games and stories, rediscovering the joy of creative play.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination to entertain themselves and others, which can boost creative thinking and problem-solving skills in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The characters come together to find ways to entertain themselves without technology, demonstrating teamwork and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Teaches children that they can collaboratively find solutions to challenges they face, which is a valuable skill both at school and in family life.
Example Lesson: Adapting to change
Explanation: The story shows how the characters initially struggle but gradually adapt to the lack of Wi-Fi, learning to embrace the change.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that change is a part of life and adapting to it can lead to new and exciting experiences.
Example Lesson: Appreciating the non-digital world
Explanation: As the story progresses, the characters find joy in activities that don’t involve screens, showing a renewed appreciation for the offline world.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore and value the world around them beyond digital screens, promoting a balanced lifestyle.