Welcome friends. I am sharing this post because I want to give all of you ideas of non-tech things you can do with kids. This isn’t because I don’t like tech, I do. It is a big part of my everyday life. My kids also love tech and use it regularly.
The point of this post is to help you find a balance of online and offline time. I am a strong beliver in having your kids learn how to use technology, at a young age, when it is in a safe protected environment and they are VERY educated on all of the in’s and out’s, and how to be online safely.
Limit internet time at home
If you have kids at home, I highly recommend getting a Disney Circle. You won’t regret it – and it also helps control online time and limit programs so they can’t be online anymore…which leads me to why you are here – non-tech things for your kids to do.
I tailored this list for kids ages 2-16. With over 50 ideas so far, I feel like it is a well-rounded collection that will inspire you over and over when you are looking for something to do with your kids, but you aren’t sure what.
Be sure to bookmark this page or pin it so you can come back whenever you need a fresh idea. We are constantly updating it, so please leave a comment with something you feel would be a good fit and I may add it!
NON-TECH THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS
- Go on a hike
- Explore a museum
- Visit the Zoo
- Visit the Aquarium
- Go on a nature walk
- Go camping
- Bike ride on a nature trail
- Go fishing
- Write a book
- Read a book
- Draw a picture
- Get art supplies and paint (inspired by your view)
- Go stargazing
- Go to a sporting event
- Play/Learn an instrument
- Sew something (blanket, pillow, clothes, etc)
- Paint rocks
- Make a popsicle stick creations
- Use spoons to make wind chimes
- Do a service project (like bake cookies and take to friends, pull weeds for neighbors, take a meal to a family in need)
- Learn a new dance
- Do a puzzle together
- Make and decorate cookies
- Have a family game night (with board games and cards)
- Make and decorate cupcakes
- Learn cake/cupcake decorating
- Learn an origami pattern
- Crochet something (or learn to crochet)
- Make decorations for an upcoming holiday (like hearts for Valentine’s Day or snowflakes for winter, etc)
- Paint each other’s nails
- Create a LEGO city
- Make photo coasters with tiles and pictures and mod podge
- Do a makeover on each other (hair, lotion, nails, facial)
- Make your own “paint nite” with paint by number kits, drinks, and snacks
- Braid friendship bracelets
- Make jewelry with beads
- Make a sticker book
- Write and illustrate a story
- Learn how to cook/bake something new
- Make a hairbow or clip
- Design T-shirts and make them (with a Cricut or acrylic paint, or even tie-dye)
- Paint terra cotta pots and then plant flowers or herbs in them
- Do a mini photo session (where you are the photographer)
- Make candles
- Go on a date with one of your kids (set different dates/times for each of them)
- Have a karaoke night
- Make balloon animals
- Plant a garden
- Make a birdhouse or bird feeder
- Write a song
- Make something with clay or plaster
- Plan and have a themed party
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