13+ Screen Free Activities for Toddlers

Little kids love drawing and this fun (and free!) 30 day drawing challenge is a fun way to challenge your little ones to drawing something new every single day.

Have you ever put a bar of soap in the microwave? This experiment will definitely impress your kiddos!

If your youngsters like hands-on activities, this roundup on STEM activities for preschoolers and toddlers is just for them!

Learn about the 5 senses with this Christmas-themed game!

The free Halloween printable teachers your kids about the 5 senses as well.

Get your kids moving with these fun and active ideas.

If your kiddos are into arts and crafts, this fun homemade spectroscope project is guaranteed to bring some smiles. Learn about light refraction while getting involved in a hands-on project.

When they're done building, they've got a fun and educational toy!

Let your toddlers and preschoolers experiment with explosions with this fizzy lemonade science experiment. It's fast, easy, and just a little bit messy. Plus your kids can give their lemonade a taste, if they're feeling brave.

If your kids like play dough, they are going to love making slime. And this article contains child friendly slime recipes that are edible and safe for little kids.

After you've made your slime, send your kiddos outside or to the table to play. This is a fun sensory activity that is safe and fun for little ones. And of course it's a great example of a screen free activity for toddlers and preschoolers alike. Even older siblings will enjoy joining in!

There is a whole world of bugs living right in your backyard. Why not allow your little ones to explore it? Go outside and see what kinds of bugs you can identify.

Ladybugs, butterflies, spiders, ants, and more are easy to identify, even for little kids. Toddlers and preschoolers will have tons of fun searching for bugs and learning about the world around them. And you'll be happy to keep them engaged without a screen.

What little kid doesn't like bugs? After you've had some fun identifying bugs, let your kiddos create a bug jar. You can either make a real bug jar or draw an imaginary bug jar on paper. This activity is sure to keep your kids happy and engaged for a very long time - and all without a screen of any kind!

Be sure to download and print the free paper bug jar.

Have you ever seen a bag of sidewalk chalk explode? If not, you're in for a treat. This screen free activity only requires a few materials. Mix everything together and let the concoction explode, making a great big and colorful mess!

If you've got empty toilet paper rolls lying around the house, why not turn some of them into flying dragons? You can teach your kids about force and motion while they practice making their dragons fly up and down a string.

This activity is tons of fun for all ages. From the craft to the playtime, your kids are sure to have a blast.

What preschooler doesn't love a good paper airplane? This article contains instructions for making some dragon-shaped paper airplanes. Or you can just make regular ones and let your kids fly them around the house!

What kid doesn't like board games? Check out this collection of 31+ fun and educational board games for kids! There's a whole section devoted just to toddlers and preschoolers. No screen required!

One of our favorite screen free toys for toddlers and preschoolers is the Brainflake. Brainflakes are an open-ended toy where kids get to build and create. But they're too large to choke on and they don't hurt when stepped on! We love these little toys.

If you have a large family or you're inviting a few friends over, these fun, outdoor games are sure to keep kids active and having fun for several hours.

Printable board games like these are sure to keep your kids entertained and away from screens. And because they were free, you won't be upset when they get destroyed by little fingers. So print out some games and have some fun!