The Disconnect 2 reconnect reusable backpack is filled with games and Activities, crayons, wikki stix, Play Doh, and bilingual Spanish and English stories for children to read and play with their adults.
DISCONNECT 2 RECONNECT
A County wide initiative that encourages play and interaction as alternative to screen time.
Did you know real-world interactions fuel learning and development? What can you do when screens are off?
Westchester County, the Westchester Children’s Museum, the Westchester Library System, and the Child Care Council of Westchester have partnered to develop a fun “Disconnect 2 Reconnect” Activity Kit for your family to use together - no screens needed!
El Condado de Westchester, el Museo Infantil de Westchester, el Sistema de Bibliotecas de Westchester y el Consejo de Cuidado Infantil de Westchester se han asociado para desarrollar este divertido kit de actividades “Desconectarse para conectarse” para que su familia lo use en conjunto.
Setting screen-time limits for young children means more time for:
Active exploration, which is essential for physical development and building motor skills
Creative play that fosters imagination and problem-solving skills
Family playtime, meals, and conversations that promote bonding and emotional well-being
Talking, listening and reading with caregivers that enhance language and communication skills
Reducing exposure to screens helps improve sleep routines, support healthy vision and posture, encourage more physical activity, strengthen attention spans, and protect mental well-being!
Desconectar Para Reconectar
¿Sabías que Las interacciones con el mundo real estimula el aprendizaje y el desarrollo? Establecer límites al tiempo que los niños pequeños pasan frente a una pantalla significa disponer de más tiempo para:
Exploración activa, que es esencial para el desarrollo físico y la construcción de habilidades motoras
Juego creativo que fomenta la imaginación y las habilidades para resolver problemas
Juegos, comidas y conversaciones en familia que promueven el vínculo y el bienestar emocional
Hablar, escuchar y leer con los cuidadores mejora las habilidades lingüísticas y de comunicación
Reducir la exposición a las pantallas también puede ayudar a mejorar las rutinas de sueño, favorecer una visión y una postura saludables, fomentar una mayor actividad física, fortalecer la capacidad de atención y proteger el bienestar mental.
D2R Participant List
5 Steps to Five
Alisa Kesten
Allison Lake
Andrew Bell, Ph.D.
Ardsley Public Library
BCHP-Pediatrics of Sleepy Hollow
Bedford Free Library
Bedford Hills Free Library
BHFP- Blue Heart Forever Project
Bobbi Baker
Chappaqua Library
Child Care Council of Westchester
Childcare Council of Orange County
Collin Allen Child Development Center
Cornerstone Children's Center
D.I.G. Farm
Daisy Dream Project
Diana Cohen
Dobbs Ferry Public Library
Eastchester Public Library
Family Service Society of Yonkers
Family Services of Westchester
Family Ties of Westchester
Field Library (Peekskill)
Furniture Sharehouse
Greater Mental Health of New York
Greenburgh Public Library
Harrison Public Library
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
Holly Edelstein
HOPE Community Services
IRL NY
Janet Donat
Janine O'Connor
John C. Hart Memorial Library
Kathleen Halas
Marina Yoegel
Mary Young
Mindful Media Consultation
Montessori Children’s Center
Amelia Monroy
Mount Kisco Child Care Center
Mount Kisco Public Library
New Rochelle Public Library
Nicole Rebori
Nonprofit Westchester
North Castle Public Library
Northeast Family Services
OK to Delay: Rye Brook
Open Door Family Medical Center
Ossining Children's Center
Ossining Public Library
Pat Brigham
Port Chester Carver Center
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
Pound Ridge Library
Purchase Free Library
Rockland County Sheriff’s Office
Rye Free Reading Room
Rye Youth Council
Scarsdale Public Library
Ten Ten Recreation
Terry Kirchner
The Community Support Network@Westchester Institute for Human Development
The Indy Lab
United Community Center of Westchester, Inc.
Village of Port Chester
Warner Library
Westchester Children's Association
Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc.
Westchester Library Association
Westchester Library System
Westchester Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program
Westchester Women's Agenda
White Plains Public Library
WJCS Early Childhood Programs
YMCA of New Rochelle
Yonkers Public Library
YWCA Children's Child Care Center
JOIN Disconnect 2 Reconnect (D2R)
We are confident that the Disconnect 2 Reconnect initiative will have a lasting impact on the lives of the children and their families in our community and we appreciate your support in joining this effort. In joining the D2R, you agree to:
Add your organization’s name to the list of D2R supporters on the D2R website page and listing.
Provide your staff and the families you serve with resources on child development, play, and the impact of social media and screen time.
Individuals are also welcome to sign on! Simply provide your name as you would like it to appear, and your email.
Great day packing up 5,000 D2R backpacks at the Westchester Children’s Museum. Thanks to volunteers from Greater Mental Health of NY; Hope Community Center; New Rochelle YMCA; RISE, a program of Volunteer New York. Thank you to Westchester County Legislator Nancy Barr for your support.