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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Rice Krispie Squares
Whip up a batch of gooey, crunchy Rice Krispie treats! A quick and tasty no-bake recipe that kids will love to make—and eat.
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Make-Your-Own Mini Pizzas
Get hands-on in the kitchen by building your own mini pizzas! Choose your base, pick your toppings, and enjoy a deliciously fun cooking activity.
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Decorate biscuits
Grab some plain biscuits and unleash your imagination! Kids will love turning them into tasty masterpieces with icing, sprinkles, and sweets.
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Cereal Box Puppet Theatre
Transform an empty cereal box into a mini puppet theatre and put on your very own shows with paper puppets. A perfect rainy-day activity packed with creativity and drama!
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Secret Reveal Watercolour Painting
Draw invisible designs with a white crayon, then reveal the surprise by painting over them with watercolours. A simple, magical art activity for curious kids!
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Handprint Art
Capture little hands in big, creative ways! Turn handprints into animals, flowers, and seasonal art that’s perfect for display or gifting.
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Foil Art Embossing
Make eye-catching embossed artwork using foil, glue, and cardboard! A fun mix of texture, shine, and bold colour for crafty kids of all ages.
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Egg Carton Flowers
Turn egg cartons into blooming works of art! With a little paint and imagination, kids can create their own colorful flowers with pipe cleaner stems.
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DIY Paper Beads
Transform old magazines into beautiful, colorful beads! A creative, eco-friendly craft perfect for making one-of-a-kind bracelets and necklaces.
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Tissue Paper Stained Glass
Create beautiful faux stained glass with just tissue paper and glue! A simple craft that brings bright color and creativity to any sunny window.
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Recycled Robots
Turn trash into treasure by building your own robot creations from recycled materials! A perfect blend of creativity, upcycling, and imaginative play.
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Salt Dough Ornaments
Mix, shape, and decorate your own salt dough ornaments! A perfect hands-on craft for holiday decorations or creative keepsakes year-round.
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Nature Collage
Gather leaves, petals, and twigs on your next nature walk, then turn them into beautiful collages! A perfect mix of outdoor exploration and creative expression.
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Puffy Paint
Mix up some magic with shaving cream, glue, and food coloring to create puffy paint! Kids will love painting 3D masterpieces that rise off the page.
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Paper Plate Animals
Transform simple paper plates into adorable animal faces using paint, googly eyes, and a bit of imagination. A fun and creative craft, perfect for preschoolers!
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Make a Cardboard Box Town
Transform cardboard boxes into a town full of homes, shops, and whatever your imagination dreams up.
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Go for a hike
Explore nature, get active, and spark curiosity with a family hike! Every trail offers a chance to discover new sights, sounds, and moments together.
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Beach Cricket
Take cricket to the sand with this simple, action-packed version! Draw a circle, grab a bat and ball, and enjoy some sunny, sporty fun at the beach.
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Beach scavenger hunt
Turn a day at the beach into an exciting adventure with a scavenger hunt! Search for shells, driftwood, footprints, and more while soaking up the sun and fresh air.
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Build a sandcastle
Get creative at the beach with a classic sandcastle build! Whether it’s a simple tower or an elaborate fortress, sandcastle building is pure, hands-on fun for kids of all ages.