Screen free toys and activities for kids
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There are are so many screen free toys and activities that are vying for our kids time – it’s sometimes hard to find ideas for toys that will keep your kids entertained without relying on screens. Let’s face it, as busy parents ourselves we all need our kids to be occupied from time to time without needing our attention but I know we all feel less guilt if the activities are screen free! So I’ve put together the best screen free toys and activities we’ve found for kids that genuinely keep kids entertained without technology!
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Screen Free Toys for Kids
Screen free toys that encourage the kids to explore outside
Frisbee
We all love the kind of toy that encourages kids to play more outside – this Waboba Wingman is a silicon flying disk flies straight and far, up to 40 metres and doesn’t veer off course. It’s easy to fold up, it automatically pops back into shape after being in your pocket, backpack or gym bag. Fun at the park, on the beach or in the garden, fold it up and take it anywhere! Buy it here.
Keep Uppy Ball
All kids love a bit of healthy competition – a keepy uppy ball can keep kids busy for ages competing against their score and others. Buy the keepy uppy ball here.
Camping Projector
If your kids love camping or making dens than a projector that creates a magical night sky and transforms into a campfire night light is a great gift idea. Buy it here.
Not sure if it’s just my kids but mine love a loud, noisy toy! This howler is guaranteed to get kids outside and playing together. If you have siblings and looking for ideas for them to play together then this post on outdoor games for kids will give you a ton of ideas! Buy the Vortex Howler here.
Howler
Yoyo
This is a great stunt yoyo – which makes the perfect screen free activity. It also lights up which adds to the excitement and has ‘bouncebackability’ for perfecting your smooth yoyo-ing skills! Buy it Here!
Screen toys that encourage creativity
We’ve found some of the best art based toys that encourage creativity and develop kids imagination and get kids off screens. See below for the best screen free gift ideas for kids.
This Eco-friendly kit to build six moving models using household recyclable items is a big hit to keep kids off screens and busy! Powered by natural sunlight, the models are easy to make up and build using old recycled items with the various kit parts, including a solar panel, motor and instructions.
Screen free toys that are great for gift ideas for birthdays or Christmas!
This is a great construction kit where you can build three robot rockets learning about circuits as you go! Buy it here.
If you’re looking for something to keep the kids busy that lasts longer than a toy – this is a unicorn fairy garden that kids make, plant and then watch grow! Purchase it here.
All kids will love planting and tending these plants and then comes the fascination of watching them catch bugs! Find this and more screen free ideas HERE.
Screen free activities for kids
Here’s some more screen free activities and ideas to nourish imaginations, encourage outdoor play and help keep kids busy!
- Have a scavenger hunt outdoors or indoors
- Hapa Zome – Easy outdoor activity idea for kids!
- Outdoor assault course – find out how to create one here and more ideas for outdoor games
- Outdoor Games – Tons of outdoor game ideas here for kids!
- Water games – try these water games for kids to play in the garden. They’ll have a ball!
- Nature Crafts – Best Nature Crafts for Kids!
