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Leo's One More Dino Race

PLAN. PLAY. STOP.

A volcano track appears at stopping time, so Leo practises a predictable end to screen play.

A read-together story for approximately ages 4 to 6
Cover illustration for Leo's One More Dino Race
HOW TO USE IT

Read the large story text with your child. The smaller grown-up note explains the practical safeguard behind that moment.

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Plan before play

Leo and Mum agreed on two dinosaur races. They placed two picture tokens beside the timer. JB pointed to the plan as if he had invented it. Leo used one token and began his first race.

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The volcano track

Just as the timer finished, a spectacular volcano track appeared. Leo's hands gripped the controller. His face felt hot. One more race! he cried. Mum stayed close and calm while JB noticed the big feeling.

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Stop together

JB pointed to three cards: plan, play, stop. Mum helped Leo save the game. They took one slow breath, put the controller down and chose the volcano track for tomorrow. The feeling became smaller.

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The fun carries on

Leo, Mum and JB built a volcano racetrack from cushions and boxes. The toy dinosaurs zoomed through the living room. The next day, Leo used his final token and put the controller down himself. JB waved the chequered flag.

YOUR BRIGHT BUTTON

PLAN. PLAY. STOP.

Remember

First we plan. Then we play. When the timer and tokens are finished, we stop together.

Talk about it

  • How did Leo's body feel when it was time to stop?
  • What could make stopping easier in your home?

Try it together

Choose a timer, two picture tokens and the activity that will happen after screen play.

PARENT SETUP
  1. Use a child account and set a suitable daily limit or downtime routine.
  2. Give warnings and help the child save before the agreed stopping point.
  3. Keep the plan visible and offer a clear next activity.
Build and test a practical screen-time routine →UK help and reporting routes →
HOW THIS STORY WAS MADE

This story and its illustrations were developed with the help of generative AI. Its characters, safety message and final editorial decisions are human-led and reviewed before publication.

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