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Below, we’ve put together an extensive list of things for tweens to do at home so that if -- when! -- boredom sets in we can refer to it and either pick something from our list to do or, at the very least, be inspired by all of the fun and interesting choices that that there are for us to choose from.

When we first moved to the country, we had no TV, and things were really just fine. After that, we opted for Netflix, but just for Madeline, John, and I—not the little ones. Well, that lasted a little while but then the draw of the TV set in. Not for the kids—for ME! It's such

17 Things to Do for Fun With Your Kids Without Electronics!!! Unplug the technology and reconnect with your family!

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No prep, no mess, independent activities for kids (even preschoolers) to do instead of zoning out on television!

As I mentioned in my blog post, Stealing My Joy, I roped my family into a Technology DeTox for the month of September – where we gave up certain forms of technology for the month. Every one in the family participated –from the kindergartner to the business man. Now some might say, “Why not just pull […]

Many people have lost the basic skills, but with this list of old fashioned skills that kids need to know your kids will grow into independent adults.

Don't have access to technology or needing a fun and engaging coding activity without electronics? No need to worry! Unplugged coding is a perfect to introduce coding without the use of expensive equipment! Coding can be done in the classroom with just printer access. Here are 3 of my favorite unplugged coding ideas I know you and your students will absolutely love! From snowmen, to castles and more, these coding activities will get students thinking and learning while having fun! #coding

Screen-free activity ideas for your homeschooled kids! No technology needed! Check out more of our free homeschool resources and learning ideas and activities!

As summer approaches, lots of families start thinking about how to handle screen time. Instead of focusing on limiting screen time, try encouraging kids to find a balance across all these different kinds of activities. In our increasingly digital world, teaching our kids about how to get the benefits of technology while avoiding the pitfalls is just as necessary as teaching them to read, or tie their shoes, or scramble an egg.