Avoiding and limiting screen-time can be very challenging with today’s presence of modern technology. This list is composed by myself, a mother, who actively looks for ways to keep her kids entertained and off the screens as much as possible!
Sensory bins are a great way to keep kids entertained while also promoting fine motor skills! You can cater the sensory bins to your child’s interests to further enhance their willingness to play!
Sensory Bins
I love using these for everyday but also for traveling! It keep your children entertained while also eliminating the mess traditional markers and crayons can make!
Mess Free Color Wonder - Crayola
Sensory toys do not have to be only for children with autism, however, as a mom of an autistic child I can attest that these are a blessing!
Best Sensory Toys for Autism | Calming Tools, Fidgets & ...
This finger paint comes in a variety of colors and is super easy to clean up any messes! It is non-toxic and washable!
Crayola Washable Finger Paints 6ct Toddler
Interactive toys make for a great way to keep your kids away from screens and promote healthy learning. Interactive toys can cater to many age groups as well!
Learn & Play Toys for Kids | Educational Fun
Play dough has been around for ages but the gadgets are continuing to be renewed and improved! Traditional play dough is fun for everyone but can also be more enticing to play with if there are sets or extra pieces to play with!
Play-Doh: New & Trending
Counting toys can be good for fine motor skills as well as helping children learn and identify numbers and quantity amounts!
COUNTING TOYS - Learning Resources
The nugget is a great way to create new things everyday without having to buy something new. It can be converted to a chair, a couch, or endless other options for climbing and interactive play!
Family-Friendly Furniture For Growing Imaginations™ | Nugget®
Wooden blocks are a great sustainable toy that promotes fine motor skills and interactive play. Kids can continuously build new things while also work on counting and shading!
Colored Blocks
Building blocks for babies are a safe way to keep your baby or toddler entertained! These are soft with non sharp corners to alleviate worry of being harmed while playing!