Raising Digital Builders: What We Learned & What’s Next 🚀
#ParentingInsight #StrategySaturday
TL;DR: We just wrapped up a month-long family experiment in digital & AI literacy—and lived to tell the tale (with bonus robot drawings and Tic Tac rewards 🎉). From tech wisdom cards to ScratchJr to a signed Family Tech Agreement, we’ve planted good seeds—and next, we’re building on that by diving into online safety and digital etiquette.
“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” — Proverbs 1:5 (NIV)
Learning about tech as a family wasn’t just about skills—it was about wisdom. We didn’t just teach how to use tech, but why and what for. And honestly, they taught us a few things too (like how to beat the typing game boss… 😅).
👨👩👧👦 Our Month in Review
We spent the past four weeks focused on living wisely with tech, and here’s how it played out:
What We Did
Explored 4 Tech Wisdom Cards, one per week—slow and steady worked!
Engaged with books, comics, games, and real-world activities.
Used Canva, ScratchJr, and Hour of Code to create, not just consume.
Completed a Family Tech Agreement—yes, with actual signatures!
Celebrated with a mini “graduation” and reflection session.
Favourite Moments (According to Our children)
Creating a comic strip (with a little help from AI) and directing their own short video
Inventing a robot to solve a real-world problem
Drawing on Canva like mini graphic designers
Typing games… because speed = bragging rights
What Worked
One tech wisdom focus per week = manageable & memorable
Weekly tracker helped solidify lessons
Monthly and weekly themes created structure (and sanity)
Eldest child reading the card aloud each week turned into a moment of family leadership
What We Learned
Children remember more when they create
Spaced repetition + themed activities = strong roots
Discovery trumps lecture. Every time.
Even parents need a tech agreement (yes, that means you, WhatsApp-at-midnight person 😅)
🧰 Checklist for Raising Digital Builders
☐ Introduce one tech wisdom principle per week
☐ Use fun, low-barrier tools like Canva or ScratchJr
☐ End each week with reflections or journaling
☐ Make space for creation not just consumption
☐ Celebrate progress—mini rewards work wonders
☐ Align as a family with a tech agreement
☐ Keep it fun. Laughter + learning > lectures.
✅ Action Step
As we transition into our next theme—online safety & digital etiquette—take time this weekend to reflect:
📌 What’s one small step you can take this week to help your child become a builder, not just a consumer, of tech?
Maybe it’s setting aside 30 minutes for a create-with-tech challenge. Or maybe it’s signing your own version of a family tech agreement. Either way—keep going. The momentum is worth stewarding.
Raising digitally wise children isn’t about shielding them from tech—it’s about shepherding them through it.
👇 What’s worked well for your family in this area—or what’s something you’d love to try? Let’s swap ideas in the comments or contact me.