Tablets, televisions and phones can be useful, but sometimes families want children to switch off the screens and discover something different.
Screen-free play doesn't need to be complicated.
At QuackyandRex.com, we believe a piece of paper, a handful of crayons and a little imagination can become an adventure.
Colouring
Print a favourite picture and let children create their own version.
There are no wrong colours.
Want a purple dinosaur?
Perfect.
A green duck?
Why not?
Puzzles
Dot-to-dots, mazes, matching games and simple puzzles help turn quiet time into something fun and engaging.
Reading Together
Choose a comfortable spot and make reading feel special.
Ask questions as you read:
“What do you think happens next?”
“What would you do?”
“Which character was funniest?”
Build Something
Use building bricks, boxes, cushions or recyclable materials.
Set a challenge:
“Can you build Rex a new house?”
“Can you build Quacky a boat?”
Drawing Challenges
Try:
Draw a dinosaur wearing sunglasses.
Draw a duck on the moon.
Invent a brand-new animal.
Design your dream bedroom.
Make Your Own Comic
Fold paper into several boxes.
Children can draw a character in each box and create their own story.
Get Outdoors
Screen-free time doesn't have to happen indoors.
Go for a walk, visit a park, search for insects or have a picnic.
The goal isn't perfection.
It's simply giving imagination some space.
Discover more printable, screen-free activities at QuackyandRex.com.