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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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.
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License plate game
Turn long drives into a fun adventure with the License Plate Game! Spot, list, and learn about different places while keeping boredom at bay.
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Animal sound game
Test your animal knowledge and make some noise! The Animal Sound Game is a hilarious way to get kids laughing, listening, and learning through play.
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Story chain
Spark creativity and lots of laughter with Story Chain! Take turns adding sentences to a shared story and see where your imagination leads.
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The Alphabet Game
Practice quick thinking and letter skills with The Alphabet Game! A simple, fun way to keep kids engaged at home, on the go, or anywhere in between.
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20 Questions
Challenge 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
Sharpen 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!
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
Turn 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.