Time Together: 30 Low Prep Activities for Kids Ages 7-12

“What are we doing today?” Have an answer ready.

Time Together gives parents 30 low-prep activities to enjoy with kids ages 7–12. Choose a quick 10 minute moment, a 20 minute project or a longer 35 minute adventure, all with clear instructions and everyday materials.

Create a tiny museum, draw a comic, invent a paper game or make a family time capsule. Most activities use paper, pencils, conversation or ordinary household objects.

Every activity includes:

• A materials list and step-by-step instructions.
• An opening question to get started.
• A simpler version and an extra challenge.
• Options for siblings and one-on-one time.
• A quick cleanup or reset.
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Your download includes:

• A 38-page phone-friendly PDF with a clickable activity picker.
• A low-ink printable PDF with two guide pages per sheet.
• A simple weekly planner and reflection page within the guides.

No app or subscription needed. Open the PDF on your device or print the pages you want.

You don’t need to plan a perfect afternoon. Pick one activity and make it your own.

Digital download only. No physical item or activity supplies included. Designed for shared activities with an adult present. Ages and times are approximate; adapt activities to your children’s needs and your space. For use within one household; resale and redistribution of the files are not permitted.