80 Activities for Kids Aged 6
At six, kids are brimming with creativity, confidence, and a growing sense of independence. They’re ready for playful challenges, imaginative adventures, and chances to show what they can do.
This collection of screen-free activities is made for real-life days — whether you’ve got loads of time or just a little. They’re simple, fun, and designed to help you and your child enjoy meaningful time offline, together.
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Tag
A timeless favourite, tag is all about speed, laughter, and staying one step ahead! It’s the perfect way to get kids running, laughing, and burning off energy.
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Bounce on a Trampoline
Jumping on a trampoline is pure joy—and a brilliant way for kids to burn energy, improve coordination, and get active in the fresh air.
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Make a secret den
Pillows, blankets, and a little imagination—that’s all you need to build the perfect secret den! It’s a cozy retreat for reading, relaxing, or playing pretend.
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Animal Impressions
Waddle like a penguin, stomp like an elephant, or slither like a snake! Animal Impressions is a hilarious way for kids to move, play, and get creative together.
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Indoor Treasure Hunt
Turn your home into an adventure zone! Create a clue-based treasure hunt that will have kids solving riddles and racing around the house to find a hidden prize.
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Make Homemade Modeling Dough
Whip up a batch of soft, squishy modeling dough with ingredients from your kitchen! It’s a fun, hands-on way for kids to explore creativity, textures, and shapes.
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DIY Scrapbook
Turn treasured moments into lasting keepsakes! Scrapbooking is a creative and heartwarming activity that lets kids decorate, design, and reflect on their favorite memories.
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Riddle Time! Brain Teasers for Clever Kids
Give those growing minds a fun workout with a riddle challenge! Take turns guessing silly, tricky, or classic riddles to build logic, problem-solving, and laughter.
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Put on a Play: Create, Rehearse & Perform!
Let your little star shine! This fun activity encourages creativity, confidence, and teamwork as kids write, rehearse, and perform their very own play.
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Paper Airplane Challenge
Create and test different paper airplane designs in this exciting STEM activity that combines creativity with basic physics concepts.
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Backyard Bug Safari
Explore the fascinating world of insects and other small creatures in your own backyard with this educational nature activity.
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Indoor Obstacle Course
Create an exciting indoor obstacle course using household items to promote physical activity and problem-solving.
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DIY Musical Instruments
Create your own musical instruments using everyday household items and explore the science of sound.
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Nature Color Hunt
Go on an outdoor adventure to find items in nature matching different colors, developing observation skills and color recognition.
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Shadow Puppet Theater
Create a magical shadow puppet theater and put on a show, combining storytelling with creative arts.
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Mini Scientists: Color Mixing Magic
Explore the fascinating world of color mixing with this simple but engaging science experiment.
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Treasure Map Adventure
Create your own treasure map and set off on a swashbuckling search for hidden loot! This imaginative adventure is perfect for indoor or outdoor play.
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Bake Cookies
Mix, scoop, and bake! Cookie-making is a delicious way to teach kids about measurements, following steps, and working together in the kitchen.
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Balloon Rocket Race
Watch balloons zip across the room as kids explore the power of air and motion! This fast-paced experiment is part race, part physics fun.
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Invisible Drawing
A quiet, no-prep game where kids guess what shape or letter is being drawn on their back or hand — ideal for winding down or filling a quiet moment.