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Screen-Free Activities & Play for Kids
Rainy-day, winter-break and everyday ideas for imaginative, screen-free play that gets kids reading, moving and making.
50 Screen-Free Activities for Kids: Rainy Days & Winter Break
50 screen free activities for kids, sorted by time, mess and age, so rainy days and winter break stay fun without a screen. Find your next idea fast.
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Easter Treasure Hunt for Kids: Clues That Aren't Candy
An Easter treasure hunt for kids in five steps: 12 original clues by age, candy-free finales, allergy-safe fillers, and a rain plan. Ready for Easter 2027.
7 min readHalloween Scavenger Hunt for Kids: Not Scary, Not Candy
A gentle Halloween scavenger hunt for kids at home: 12 not-scary clues, a picture-card version for pre-readers and non-candy prizes. Set it up in minutes.
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Holiday Party Treasure Hunt for Kids: Plans for 6 to 30
Run a holiday party treasure hunt for 6 to 30 kids: teams, six clues, a 30-minute run sheet, inclusive winter themes, allergy-smart prizes and clue ideas.
8 min readLibrary Scavenger Hunt for Kids: A 5-Step Treasure Hunt Plan
A library scavenger hunt for kids in five steps: ask the librarian, run a 12-clue hunt through the stacks, and end by borrowing a book. Sample clues inside.
7 min readMake Up a Bedtime Story Starring Your Child (10-Min Method)
Make up a bedtime story in 10 minutes: a five-part method, 20 story starters and a two-minute version for tired nights. Pick a starter and try it tonight.
8 min readPretend Play Ideas by Age: Dragons, Pirates & Fairies
Pretend play ideas by age, from toddler tea parties to dragon quests. Props, story seeds and how much to join in, so play lasts longer. See the age chart.
7 min readReading Challenge Ideas for Kids: Book Scavenger Hunts
A reading challenge for kids that feels like an adventure: book scavenger hunts, trackers, and rewards that keep reading fun. Start one this weekend.
8 min readSpring Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids (Toddlers to Tweens)
A spring nature scavenger hunt for kids with tiered checklists for toddlers, ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12, plus safety tips and a rain plan. Grab the free lists.
7 min readSummer Bucket List for Kids: 30 Screen-Free Adventures
A summer bucket list for kids: 30 screen-free ideas in five groups, plus a simple way to draw it as a map your child will want to fill in. Free to use.
7 min readTalk Like a Pirate Day Activities for Kids (Sept. 19)
Talk Like a Pirate Day activities for kids: 12 screen-free ideas, a pirate word glossary, a treasure-map craft and a classroom version. Set sail!
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