Screen-free activities for young kids

Engaging activities you can put together in a few minutes using natural elements, craft supplies and things you probably have around the house.

two young children using tongs to place multicoloured pompoms into colourful containers

two young children using tongs to place multicoloured pompoms into colourful containers

Pompom pick-up

Fine-tune their fine motor skills while you get a few minutes to check your shirt isn't on inside out today.

child squashing white playdough on a table

child squashing white playdough on a table

DIY playdough

Playdough really is awesome. It can tame even a three-year-old whose sandwich has been cut into triangles instead of squares.

child arranging bright yellow flowers in a glass bottle

child arranging bright yellow flowers in a glass bottle

Flower arranging

An engaging activity your kiddo can do inside or out. Meanwhile, grab a few minutes to yourself!

child threading orange beads onto a thin blue string

child threading orange beads onto a thin blue string

Bead threading

Set your little one up nearby and get ten minutes to chill with your coffee.

child holding a thin stick with leaves

child holding a thin stick with leaves

Leaf collecting

An outdoor activity that will keep your toddler happy and active - and let you grab a few minutes to yourself!

child stirring a stick inside a hollow tree stump

child stirring a stick inside a hollow tree stump

Cooking pot

An outdoor activity that encourages imaginative play... while giving you a chance to relax!

child sorting multicoloured buttons into colourful containers

child sorting multicoloured buttons into colourful containers

Button sorting

Hone your little one's fine motor skills while you sit back and finish your coffee.