Fun Activities That Don't Involve Screen Time

Most of us have experienced some form of virtual learning and dependency on technology over the past year, and if you're like us, you're ready to peel your child away from the screen this summer.

While experts say that between 1-2 hours of screen time is reasonable for 5-17 year olds, it's important to find ways to have simple at-home activities on hand for when it's time to turn off the tablet. Here are some ideas that we came up with;

• Make slime- channel their inner scientist with this 3 ingredient project

• Explore nature around your house, taking photos and sketching what you see

• Pop a tent and go camping in the backyard

• Make popsicles with these kid friendly recipes

• Play Frisbee (or better yet, play night frisbee using a light up frisbee)

• Write a Summer Bucket List to hear everyone's interests

• Make paper airplanes and have a flight contest

• Craft with Duct Tape. Try this duct tape wallet or this duct tape braided belt

• Go to the zoo

• Tye Die T-shirts

• Play charades with this Charades Generator

• Play boardgames

The ideas are endless!