Spring Break Bingo: 24 Fun, Screen-Free Ideas For Kids
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The quick version: You want your kids off screens before they turn into pixelated zombies, and you’d like five minutes to sip a hot cuppa? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a totally free, sanity-saving downloadable Spring Break Kids Bingo card filled with fun, screen-free activities for kids. From nature hunts to baking biscuits to spontaneous dance-offs—none of it requires you to hand over your phone or turn into a camp counsellor. Print it, stick it on the fridge, and pretend you planned this whole thing like the Pinterest mum you secretly are.
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Cycling: Because Kids Have Endless Energy and You Don’t Got a child bouncing off the walls? Hand them a bike and let physics do the babysitting. Cycling is not only great fun but builds balance, coordination, and confidence while sneaking in exercise (60 minutes a day, according to the NHS). Plus, fresh air makes their brains function better, which means better behaviour.
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Reading (or the Quietest 20 Minutes of Your Day) Want a child who’s smarter and emotionally intelligent? Give them a book. Kids who read 20 minutes a day get exposed to 1.8 million words a year. And when they’re reading, they’re NOT asking for snacks. Reading also helps with emotional understanding, which means fewer meltdowns over the wrong colour cup.
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Baking - An Experiment in Kitchen Chemistry Baking teaches fractions and patience, plus they’ll have to follow instructions (a rare event!). Harvard says hands-on learning sticks better, so you’re basically a STEM teacher now. And when they make biscuits, you get biscuits. Win-win.
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Family Drawing for the Fridge: Get Ready for Some Unflattering Portraits Hand them some crayons and let them go wild. This boosts fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and creativity. Plus, it’s always fun to see what they think you look like (Spoiler: it’s never flattering). Worried about the mess? Digital sketch pads are a good alternative for less mess!
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Video Call Grandparents: Free Babysitting, Sort Of Grandparents love hearing from their grandkids. Plus, chatting with older family members helps kids’ communication and emotional skills, giving you a chance to enjoy a cuppa in peace. If your child has a kids smartwatch with calling features, they can make the call themselves—extra independence for them and one less thing for you to do.
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Karaoke With Friends: Because Kids Have No Shame Let them belt out their favourite songs—yes, even if it’s the same one on repeat. Singing improves memory, rhythm, and language skills while burning off endless energy. Some kids' karaoke machines even have hilarious voice effects. Just don’t expect them to hold back on the volume. Earplugs are your friend!
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Indoor Picnic: A Fancy Way to Eat on the Floor Lay out a blanket, throw together some baby carrots and apple slices, and boom—you’re the fun parent. Picnicking indoors is perfect for family bonding, imaginative play, and breaking the monotony of mealtimes. Just make sure the crumbs stay on the blanket!
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Make Homemade Play Dough: Sensory Fun That Doesn't Involve Screens Mix flour, salt, water, and food colouring—instant STEM learning and fine motor skill development! Squishing play dough builds finger strength for writing, but mostly it keeps them busy long enough for you to finish that cup of tea.
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Go to the Library: Because Free Books Are a Parent’s Best Friend Want a quiet kid who’s learning and not costing you money? Libraries are language development goldmines. Plus, librarians are superheroes in cardigans—they probably know the answer to “Why is the sky blue?”
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Exercise Hack - 12,000 Steps Challenge for Kids Kids should aim to hit 12,000 steps per day (10,000 for parents). Make it a challenge and watch their competitive side kick in. They can track their progress using a wearable GPS fitness tracker, and you can check the results on the free parent app. Fresh air boosts focus, mood, and sleep—so you might even get a break from bedtime stalling.
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Visit a Kids Museum: Learning Disguised as Fun Museums are basically playgrounds with education built in. Hands-on exhibits encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and STEM skills—and hey, they might even learn something! Bring an instant camera for kids so they can capture their favourite discoveries. Just brace yourself for the gift shop battle at the end.
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Sidewalk Chalk: Because Cleaning Paint Off Walls is Worse Send them outside with chalk, and suddenly, fine motor skills, creativity, and self-expression are happening. Bonus: It washes away with rain, unlike the mysterious crayon streak on your living room wall.
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Blow Bubbles: Science, But Make It Magical Bubbles aren’t just fun, they’re clean! Plus, if you have pets, watching them try to catch bubbles is comedy gold.
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Take Funny Selfies: Future Blackmail Material Kids love taking photos, so why not challenge them to take the silliest face photos to express creativity? A kids’ digital camera makes it even better—higher quality than a tablet and no risk of filling up your phone with blurry pictures of the dog.
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Invent a Dance Move: Energy Burner, Confidence Booster Dancing improves coordination, rhythm, and self-expression—and it’s a great way to burn off energy. Encourage them to name their new move!
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Movie Night With Popcorn: Family Bonding, But Make It Snacks Movies = storytelling, comprehension, and family bonding. Choose a film you enjoy so you don’t have to sit through another talking animal sequel.
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Jump Rope Challenge: Exercise That Feels Like a Game Jumping rope improves cardiovascular health, coordination, and endurance—and helps kids sleep better. Make it a contest: who can jump the longest without tripping? Spoiler: Not you.
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Draw Your Favourite Animal: Because Kids Need to Daydream Drawing enhances imagination, observation skills, and focus. Ask fun questions like, “What would your animal’s superpower be?” and watch their creativity explode. Who knew a flamingo could have laser vision?
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Clean or Organise Room: The Ultimate Jedi Mind Trick
Want a tidy house? Turn it into a game:
- Set a time limit (1-5 minutes)
- Set a goal (e.g., put away all toys)
- Offer a “mystery prize” (maybe they get to pick what’s for dinner)
Bonus: Use a label printer to help them organise their space! You can label storage bins, shelves, or toy boxes, making it easier for them to put things back where they belong. It teaches responsibility and patience while giving them a fun way to stay organised. Plus, a little extra labelling never hurts!
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Have Fruit for a Snack: Trick Them Into Healthy Eating Want them to eat fruit without a fight? Get them involved in cooking together—cut the fruit into shapes, let them “build” their snack, or pretend they’re judges on a cooking show. It’ll help establish lifelong healthy eating habits.
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Collect Five Different Leaves: Nature Scavenger Hunt FTW Nature walks = biology lesson in action. Challenge them to find leaves of different shapes, then look up what trees they came from. Want to track your adventure? A kids' GPS tracker will keep them within safe zones, while an instant camera lets them snap photos of their finds.
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Play a Sport Outside: Get the Wiggles Out Kids need to move! Playing outside improves coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving. Let them pick the sport to make it more fun. And yes, frisbee totally counts.
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Board Game With Family: A Sneaky Strategy Lesson Board games improve critical thinking and social skills—but they also teach the fine art of losing gracefully. Choose wisely—some games have been known to end in Monopoly feuds.
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“Capture” a Butterfly: The Ultimate Nature Spy Mission Finding butterflies encourages patience, observation, and appreciation for nature. Use a digital camera for kids to snap pictures of their best finds and create a mini wildlife photography challenge. If they want instant proof of their skills, get a roll of color stickers for the instant print camera to print their best shot on the spot!
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