The Gaming First System™ | Kids Screen Time & Gaming Routine Printables
🎮 THE GAMING FIRST SYSTEM™
A simple visual system to help families create clearer, calmer gaming routines.
Does gaming time regularly turn into an argument?
“Can I play?”
“Just five more minutes!”
“I haven't finished yet!”
The Gaming First System helps take the negotiation out of the moment by making expectations clear BEFORE gaming starts.
🎮 HOW IT WORKS
BEFORE GAMING
Complete the family's agreed responsibilities.
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GAMING TIME
Use the Gaming Time Bank to make the agreed gaming time visible.
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⏰ 5-MINUTE WARNING
Finish what you're doing and prepare to stop.
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🛑 TIME'S UP
Save → Exit → Put it away.
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➡️ MOVE ON
Start the next planned activity.
📦 WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓ Before Gaming Checklist
✓ Gaming Time Bank
✓ 15, 30 & 60-minute Gaming Time Tokens
✓ Weekly Gaming Planner
✓ School Day Routine
✓ Weekend Gaming Planner
✓ School Holiday Planner
✓ 5-Minute Warning Cards
✓ Gaming Shutdown Routine
✓ Family Gaming Agreement
✓ Parent Conversation Prompts
✓ Weekly Gaming Reset
✓ Parent Quick Reference
✓ Customisable Blank Templates
⏱️ THE GAMING TIME BANK
The signature feature of the system.
Make gaming time visible with a simple:
EARN → AVAILABLE → USED → REMAINING
system.
Children can see how much gaming time has been agreed and parents can avoid repeatedly negotiating the amount of time available.
👨👩👧👦 DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES
Created for parents of children and young gamers approximately ages 6–16.
Useful for managing gaming around:
• Homework
• Chores
• Mealtimes
• Bedtime
• Family commitments
• Weekends
• School holidays
🖨️ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
You'll receive:
• A4 Colour version
• A4 Printer-Friendly version
• US Letter Colour version
• US Letter Printer-Friendly version
• Quick Start guide
Print at home and start using the system straight away.
💡 THE IDEA
Gaming isn't the enemy.
The aim is to create a predictable family routine where responsibilities, gaming and the transition away from gaming are clear.
The system gives parents and children something visual to follow instead of relying on repeated reminders and negotiations.
📌 PLEASE NOTE
This is a family organisation and planning tool, not medical or clinical advice.
Every family can customise the routine and gaming arrangements to suit their own circumstances.
This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
