These ideas are meant to inspire and entertain you and your children. Many have links with additional ideas or instructions. We hold no responsibility for what else is on the given links.
Screen Free Play for Toddlers/ Preschoolers
- Build a Fort
- Play with pots and pans with a wooden spoon
- Have a color or shape scavenger hunt
- Allow them to help put a meal (like sandwiches) together
- Card slots https://busytoddler.com/2016/08/card-slot-drop/
- Paint with water (on construction paper or the sidewalk!)
- Washing stations – put water into a big bin and let them bathe baby dolls or wash toy trucks or dishes
- Egg Rescue https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/easter-egg-rescue-sensory-bin/
Screen Free Play for Elementary Students
- Make a bird feeder http://www.greatstems.com/2013/05/wildlife-projects-for-kids-milk-jug-bird-feeders.html (many other examples online)
- Make a Wind Chime https://creativefamilyfun.net/kids-co-op_23/ (this site has lots of ideas)
- Ping Pong Launcher https://frugalfun4boys.com/make-ping-pong-ball-launcher/
- DIY Dollhouse http://mollymoocrafts.com/diy-dollhouse/
- Indoor Zip Wire https://www.sunhatsandwellieboots.com/2012/08/indoor-zip-wire.html
- Milk Jug Toss – Cut the bottom off of two milk jugs and use them to toss/catch a small ball