15 minNothing at all
Colour Hunt Around the House
Name a colour. They run. You sit down.
Screen-free play, made simple
Never hear “I’m bored” again
Tell us their ages, how long you have, and what you already own. We hand you a screen-free plan in about ten seconds — no shopping trip required.
100Activities
1-12Ages covered
22Need nothing
100%Free forever
Surprise me
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Why this exists
Most activity lists ignore the things that actually decide it
How long you have. Whether you can join in. Whether you own the supplies. How much mess you can face. We filter on all four, so you get one answer instead of a list of fifty.
Filter by the time you actually have
Five minutes before school or an hour on a wet Sunday. Every activity shows a realistic duration including setup.
Say whether you can join in
Some days you can play. Some days you are on a call. We mark which activities a child can genuinely do alone.
Use what you already own
Tell us you have nothing and we will only suggest activities that need nothing. No shopping trip, no craft box.
Know the mess before you start
Every activity is rated for mess and noise, so you can rule out the paint before anyone opens it.
Works for more than one child
Add every child and we prioritise activities that genuinely suit all of them at once, not just the eldest.
Build a whole week
Turn suggestions into a printable weekly plan with a supplies list. Saved on your device, no account needed.
Start with your child’s age
Every age has its own page, with activities chosen for that stage.
Nothing to buy
Six ideas that need nothing at all
15 minNothing at all
Three Word Story
You give three random words. They build a story around them.
40 minNothing at all
Nature Treasure Bag
One bag, one walk, ten things to find.
20 minNothing at all
The Odd Sock Challenge
A real job, done properly, by someone who is four.
15 minNothing at all
Twenty Questions
One of you thinks of something. The other has twenty yes-or-no questions.
10 minNothing at all
One Leg Balance Challenge
How long can you stand on one leg? Now with your eyes shut.
Please read
Everything here is a general play idea, offered for information and entertainment. It is not medical, psychological, educational or safety advice. Always supervise children, consider their individual abilities and any allergies, and use your own judgement about what is safe in your home.