Screen-free activity planner

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Start with 28 original activity ideas for home, classroom, and small-group play. Narrow the list by age band, available time, setting, materials, and interests, then print the ideas you want to try.

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Tape Shadow Shapes

Paper, painter’s tape, a cool LED flashlight, and large paper shapes. An adult aims the flashlight at paper while a shape is held between the light and paper.

Supervision: An adult controls the light; never use the sun or a hot bulb.

Paper Bridge Test

Paper, tape, and two stable books. Build and revise a low bridge.

Supervision: Test with lightweight objects only.

Make a Sound Map

Paper and pencil. Listen in a calm spot and sketch where sounds come from.

Supervision: Stay away from roads and other hazards.

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