25 Low energy activities for kids
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20 Questions
View activity: 20 QuestionsChallenge kids’ logic and creativity with a quick, classic game of 20 Questions! A fun way to build critical thinking and communication skills anywhere, anytime.
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I Spy
View activity: I SpySharpen your child’s observation skills with a fun, portable game of I Spy! Perfect for waiting rooms, road trips, or quiet moments at home.
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Oobleck: Gooey science you can touch!
View activity: Oobleck: Gooey science you can touch!Explore the weird world of non-Newtonian fluids with just water and cornflour! It’s part science experiment, part sensory fun—and totally fascinating for kids.
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Skittle rainbow
View activity: Skittle rainbowTurn a pack of Skittles into a beautiful rainbow with just a plate and some water! A simple, colorful science experiment that feels like pure magic.
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Read a Book Together
View activity: Read a Book TogetherCuddle up with a good book and dive into a world of imagination. Reading together builds language skills, emotional bonds, and a lifelong love of stories.
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Play a Board Game
View activity: Play a Board GameBreak out a favorite board game for some screen-free family fun! Great for rainy days, slow afternoons, and building important life skills through play.
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Make a secret den
View activity: Make a secret denPillows, 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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DIY Top Trumps: Create Your Own Ultimate Card Battle
View activity: DIY Top Trumps: Create Your Own Ultimate Card BattleDesign, draw, and battle! DIY Top Trumps is a fun mix of creativity and strategy as kids make their own themed card decks and challenge friends or family to a showdown.
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Make Fifteens: A Sweet Northern Irish Treat
View activity: Make Fifteens: A Sweet Northern Irish TreatThis simple no-bake recipe from Northern Ireland is perfect for little hands. Mix marshmallows, biscuits, and cherries for a deliciously nostalgic treat—just count to 15!
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Mystery Drawing
View activity: Mystery DrawingGet ready to giggle! Take turns drawing parts of a mystery creature—without seeing what the others drew. Unfold the paper for a big reveal full of surprises!