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Homeschool mom of 4 + OT Sharing what actually worked for us Replace screen time with real play Here are some of mg favorite no-screen tools!

Independent Play Favorites

Yowlieu 10 Pcs Wooden Sensory Bin Tools for Toddlers & Preschool Children, Montessori Sensory Wooden Toys Fine Motor Learning Pretend Play Sensory Tools for Kids
Citylife 3 PCS Plastic Storage Bins with Latching Lids Portable Project Case Clear File Box Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing A4 Paper, Photo, Document, Scrapbook
74 Pieces Counting Sorting Bears Sensory Bin Tools Fine Motor Skills Handy Scoopers Set Includes 60 Cute Rainbow Sorting Bears, 6 Jumbo Tweezers, 2 Scissors Clips and 6 Colorful Cups
Mahatma Extra-Long-Grain Rice 5-Pound Rice Bag, Gluten-Free and Non-GMO White Rice Bulk Bag
tickit Silisoft Round Colorful Stacking Cups, 7 Soft Silicone Stacking, Nesting & Sensory Play Cups for Baby’s Fine Motor Skills and Early Learning, Rainbow
JPSOR 600pcs Gems Jewels for Crafts, Acrylic Flatback Rhinestones for Halloween Pirate Party Decorations, Crafting Embellishments Gemstone (6 Shapes, 6-13mm)
Kimicare 3 Pack Farm Toy Tractor with 40pcs Plastic Farm Animals Figurines and Fence Farm Playset, Farm Figures Farmer Vehicle Toy Truck with Trailer Birthday Gifts Christmas Stocking Stuffers
Mattel Disney Pixar Cars Toy Vehicles 10-Pack, Set of 10 Mini Racers of Favorite Characters from The First Cars Movie (Styles May Vary)
Pushpeel Sensory Activity Board: Silicone Fidget Toy for Calming, Stress, Anxiety, ADHD & Autism | Silent, No Mess | Kids 3+ & Adults | Includes Portable Travel Bag & 11 Strings
MAGMEN Magnetic Toy Figures 20-Pack | Mixed Colors | Best Value Family Set | Neodymium Magnets | Screen-Free STEM Building Toy for Kids Ages 3-12 | BPAFree | Travel Fidget & Sensory Toy
PLUS PLUS 240 Piece Interlocking Building Blocks for Kids, Open Ended Connecting Toys, STEM Bin Mini Manipulatives - Basic Mix Play Tube & Baseplate
Wooden Marble Run Track “Wind” Race Machine Set Wooden Maze Board Ball Run Montessori Gift for Kids Wave Course Winding Track Toy
@playinsteadotmom FUNZBO Flower Garden Building Toys Set - Birthday Gifts for Age 2 3 4 5 6 Years Old Girls, STEM Montessori Educational Toy for Toddler Kids, Sorting & Stacking Spring Gardening Set
FUNZBO Flower Garden Building Toys Set - Birthday Gifts for Age 2 3 4 5 6 Years Old Girls, STEM Montessori Educational Toy for Toddler Kids, Sorting & Stacking Spring Gardening Set
FUNZBO Flower Garden Building Toys Set - Birthday Gifts for Age 2 3 4 5 6 Years Old Girls, STEM Montessori Educational Toy for Toddler Kids, Sorting & Stacking Spring Gardening Set
Melissa & Doug Wooden Train Cars, 8-Piece Magnetic Train Set with Toy Storage Tray, Steam Engine, Caboose, Coal & Passenger Cars, Montessori-Inspired Pretend Play Toys for Kids Ages 3+
Wooden Train Track 52 Piece Set-18 Feet Of Track Expansion - 5 Distinct Pieces - 100% Compatible with All Major Brands Including Thomas Wooden Railway System: Screen Free Christmas Gift For Toddlers
LEGO DUPLO Green Building Plate - 24x24 Stud Foundation for Toddlers to Build, Play, & Display Their Brick Creations - Baseplate Construction Toy for Kids - 10980
LEGO DUPLO Town Farm Animal Care 10949 Toy for Toddlers, Girls and Boys 2 Plus Years Old with Duck, Pig, Sheep & Cat Figures, Early Development Toys
LEGO DUPLO Town 3 in 1 Wild Animal Families Building Toy Playset - Preschool Learning and Educational Toy for Toddlers, Boys and Girls, Ages 2+ - with 10 Animal Figures - Baby Gift Idea - 10446
LEGO DUPLO Town Alphabet Truck Toy - Toddler Learning & Educational Toys for Preschool, Ages 2+ - Alphabet Blocks for Boys & Girls - Baby Gift Ideas for Birthdays - 10421
Soyee Magnetic Tiles Toddler Toys Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids Ages 3-12 STEM Educational Toys for Girls & Boys Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism Classroom Must Haves Outdoor Toys
FNJO Magnetic Tiles, 110PCS Magnet Building Set, Magnetic Building Blocks, Construction STEM Learning and Playing Toys for Kids, Montessori Toy for Preschool Boys Girls

Screen Free Play Ideas

Play-Doh Super Slice Cake Playset, Toy Oven with Play Kitchen Accessories & 11 Modeling Compound Cans, Kids Arts & Crafts, Ages 3+
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Cookie Creations Playset, Kids Arts & Crafts Set, Preschool Play Food Toys, Easter Gifts for Girls & Boys, Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive)
Play-Doh Starter Set 9-Piece Kit with Storage Tote & 4 Modeling Compound Cans, Arts and Crafts for Kids, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 3+
Play-Doh Blooming Flower Garden Toy Playset, Nature Pretend Play, Kids Arts & Crafts Ages 3+
Play Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Non-Toxic 2 oz. Cans, Back to School Gifts, Prizes, & Party Favors, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive)
KALOUR 72 Colored Pencils for Adult Coloring Book,With Coloring Book,Zipper Slot Pencil Case,with Sharpener,Soft Core,7 Metallic Color,Ideal for Layering Blending,for Artists Beginners Kids(Pink)
Spring Coloring Book: Cute and Easy Illustrations with Bold Lines and Simple to Color Designs for Adults, Seniors and Kids (Bold & Easy Coloring)
Melissa & Doug 9339 My First Paint With Water Coloring Book - Vehicles (24 Painting Pages)

Fine Motor (Easy and Fun)

PLUS PLUS 240 Piece Interlocking Building Blocks for Kids, Open Ended Connecting Toys, STEM Bin Classroom Mini Manipulatives - Rainbow Mix Play Tube
PLUS PLUS 240 Piece Interlocking Building Blocks for Kids, Open Ended Connecting Toys, STEM Bin Mini Manipulatives - Basic Mix Play Tube & Baseplate
30Pcs Magnetic Travel Toys, Magnets Men for Kids, Cute Magnetic People Airplane Car Toddler Travel Essential, Fridge Magnets Sensory Fidget Toys for Adults Kids
Pushpeel Sensory Activity Board: Silicone Fidget Toy for Calming, Stress, Anxiety, ADHD & Autism | Silent, No Mess | Kids 3+ & Adults | Includes Portable Travel Bag & 11 Strings
Pushpeel XL Sensory Activity Board – Expandable Silicone Fidget Toy for Stress, Anxiety, ADHD & Autism – Modular, Silent, No Mess - Berry

Movement and Play

Best Choice Products 10ftx4ftx2in Folding Gym Mat 4-Panel Exercise Gymnastics Tumbling Workout Fitness Floor Mats w/Carrying Handles – Pink
AppleRound Hippity Hoppity Hopball with Pump – Sit-On Bouncy Exercise Ball with Handle, 18 inch / 45 cm for Kids Ages 3-7, Cloud Colors (Purple)
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Stepping Stones for Kids – Durable Non-Slip Stones Encourage Toddler Balance & Gross Motor Skills, Indoor & Outdoor Toys, Obstacle Course, Gifts for Toddlers (Amazon Exclusive)
 
AIVIAI Juggling Scarves for Kids Play 24 Pcs Dance Music Scarfs Colorful Silk Actives Scarves Rhythm Band Scarves for Toddlers Children Movement(6 Colors)
 

Learn Through Play

zhiwuzhu Magnetic Alphabet Maze,Montessori Toys,Alphabet Puzzle Toddler Toys for Ages 2-4,Sensory Toys Fine Motor Skills,Birthday Gifts for Kids
 
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Alpha Pops - Toddler Educational Alphabet Toys, ABC Puzzles, Ice Cream Toy, Preschool Classroom Must Haves, Homeschool, Toddler Letter Learning , Gifts for Kids
 

Christmas Activities

8pcs Christmas Diamond ATR Cards 5d DIY Christmas Diamond Art for Adults Beginners Santa Cat and Santa Dog Xmas Greeting Cards for Holiday Craft Card Making
 
Paint by Sticker Kids: Holly Jolly Christmas: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! Includes Glitter Stickers: Workman Publishing: 9781523518562: Amazon.com: Books
 
Christmas Alphabet Puzzles - Teaching Mama
LEGO 40642 Iconic Lebkuchenmännchen
 

Ergonomic Tables and Chairs for Kids

Curipeer Windsor Kids Table and 2 Chair Set, Rubberwood Children Toddler Table and Chair Set with Non-Slip Legs/Round Edge Design for Art, Play, Craft, Activity, Natural Wood
 
Melissa & Doug Solid Wood Kids Table and Chairs (2), Premium Quality Wooden Toddler Table and Chair Set for Kids Playroom Furniture & Montessori Classroom Furniture for Boys & Girls Ages 3+