100+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids
Looking for fun, low-prep ways to keep the kids entertained without screens? You’re in the right place.
This is your hub for creative, engaging, and completely offline activities designed to spark imagination, encourage movement, and bring families closer—no gadgets required.
Whether you’ve got five minutes or a full afternoon, there’s something here to suit every energy level, mess tolerance, and age group.
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Rainbow Slime Making
Create colorful, stretchy slime while learning about chemical reactions and non-Newtonian fluids.
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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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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.
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Sand Target Toss
Draw a bullseye in the sand and take turns tossing pebbles to score points — a fun and low-key game for the beach.
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Imaginary Store
Set up a pretend shop at home and let kids become the shopkeeper, customer, or cashier! A fun role-play activity that builds confidence and early maths skills.
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Play Doctor
Set up a mini clinic at home and let children care for dolls, teddies, or even family members. A wonderful role-play game that builds empathy and confidence.
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Mindful Breathing
Teach children how to slow down, relax, and reset with simple breathing exercises. A gentle introduction to mindfulness and self-regulation.