Make a screen-free activities bag

Your One Step: 

✓ Make a screen-free activities bag!

We’ve all been there – for those times when your kids need something to do and you don’t want to default to screens!

For car rides, at restaurants, while waiting for an appointment or at a sibling’s soccer practice - make an On-the-Go Activities Bag with screen-free fun!

Step 1: Get a bag!

Find a reusable tote bag, zippered pouch, or large Ziplock bag. Totes are great for their size and can hold a lot but your on-the-go bag can also be smaller so that it fits into the pouch on the backside of the driver's seat in the car, in the stroller, or backpack. It can be useful to have a bag with a zipper to make sure items stay contained instead of all over the floor in the car!

Need a bag?
Check out our curated list of pouches and totes for sale on Amazon*. Some come in multi-packs and many have zippers!

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Step 2: Fill bag with screen-free fun!

With books.
Great for all ages! You can fill the bag with library books that you regularly update. 

With activities.
Small toys, card games, coloring books and anything screen-free that fits in the bag! 

Need ideas?
We have favorite games, products and activities for screen-free entertainment to engage any age group - even teens! ScreenSense receives no compensation for recommending these items. These are all products we love! Click the age group you need ideas for below:

You can also find additional small size games, activities, toys and arts/craft supplies to fill your screen-free activities bag at local toy and book stores, Target, Daiso, Dollar Tree, World Market and Five Below. 

Step 3: Keep it handy and ready to go!

Keep the bag by the front door or in your car, so it's always ready to go!