Unplugged Ideas
Whether you’re planning for the Annual Global Day of Unplugging in March or simply looking for fresh ways to unplug in your daily life, we’ve got you covered. Explore 200+ Unplugged Ideas curated by our community from around the world – everything from creative crafts and outdoor adventures to recommended books, meditations, and more. There’s something for everyone: kids, teens, adults, educators, and beyond!
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200+ Unplugged Ideas
Incorporating More Outdoor Time and Independence for Kids!
Add a fun element to your unplugged event with Intention Setting Temporary Tattoos that you can DIY yourself!
Give people questions like “How do you unplug?” and then make a creative display with the answers.
Plan a community screening of I Am Gen Z to spark some conversation on how tech is impacting the Gen Z generation.
Shabbat, much like yoga or meditation for some, is an act of rebellion against a constantly moving world.
The perfect spot to unplug is your local forest or park. Discovertheforest.org is a fantastic resource to start your journey of awe.
With an increasing need to make sense of an overwhelming world, finding opportunities to get out and give back is an awesome opportunity for families to recharge and reconnect.
Bring your child’s furry friends to life while encouraging a love of reading.
Over the past three years, some of the rocks in the Blaze Bernstein Memorial Garden at Borrego Park have faded, but the legacy of Blaze shines bright.
Use your phone. Don’t let it use you! Get tips to make your phone ready to unplug.
Let Catherine Price, science journalist and author of How to Break Up With Your Phone and The Power of Fun, help you make it easier—and more fun—to unplug.
Revitalize the fine art of letter writing! Perfect for a classroom or small group project.
Living in a big city provides many opportunities to find bits of nature as well as other interesting features like bridges and tall buildings.
Decorate a Smartphone Nap-Sack and gift it to someone who needs it. Grab some fabric markers, fill in the gift card and make someones day.
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Unplug-A-Thons are a fun way to help students, teachers, parents or your employees improve their digital habits while raising money for school programs or an outside cause you care about.