Parent's Guide: 50 Screen-Free Activities for Kids

The next time your child says, “I'm bored”, you'll have an idea ready.

Parent's Guide: 50 Screen-Free Activities for Kids at Home brings together simple, low-cost activities for children aged 3–12. Most use everyday things you already have at home, and many take just 10–20 minutes. No elaborate preparation or expensive equipment is needed.

Choose an activity to suit the moment:

• Bored Busters — playful ideas for restless afternoons.
• Calm Down and Wind Down — gentle activities for quieter moments.
• Focus and Brain Builders — games that practise memory, observation and problem-solving.
• Little Learners — everyday ways to explore letters, numbers, science and creativity.
• Feelings, Kindness and Family Fun — activities that encourage conversation and connection.

Each activity includes an age guide, estimated time, materials, easy-to-follow steps, skills to practise, a question to ask your child and a useful parent tip.

What's included:

• A 67-page digital PDF with 50 complete activities.
• A quick-find guide organised by age, time, need, setting and skill.
• A four-week screen-free planner.
• A printable star chart.
• A Screen-Free Superstar certificate.

Ideal for parents, grandparents and carers looking for manageable activities during rainy days, weekends, school holidays or everyday family time.

Try before you buy! Download the free 12-page preview, featuring five complete activities and a sample planner.

Please note: This is a digital PDF download, not a physical book. Activities should be adapted to your child's age and abilities, with appropriate adult supervision. The planner, star chart and certificate may be printed for personal family use.