Here at Melissa & Doug, we’re celebrating Screen-Free Week (May 1-7)!
We see Screen-Free Week as a great time to assess the quantity and quality of our children’s play. How can we encourage kids to gravitate to active, engaged types of play that require their imagination and creative thinking rather than always reaching for the passive entertainment so easily available on their devices?
It’s not always an easy fix—we get that. Sometimes it helps to have additional tools at your disposal. Here are some of our favorite screen-free ways to play:
For Screen-Free Car Rides | Restaurant Meals | Sporting Events
Whether on a road trip, out at a restaurant for a meal, or attending a sibling's sporting event, get kids looking out and about instead of down at screens with our U.S.A. License Plate Game and Flip-to-Win Hangman and Let's Explore Seek & Find Bingo Set.
Also, check out our various Water Wow, Scratch Art, and Magicolor toys, which are just a few of the options available in various favorite themes.
Water Wow! Dinosaurs Water-Reveal Pad - On the Go Travel Activity
Water Wow! Vehicles - On the Go Travel Activity
Water Wow! Animals - On the Go Travel Activity
Scratch Art® Box of Rainbow Mini Notes
Magicolor - On the Go - Farm Animals Coloring Pad
Magicolor - On the Go - Princess Coloring Pad
Magicolor - On the Go - Games & Adventure Coloring Pad
Melissa & Doug activity books/pads are not only essential for road trips, but must-haves for mealtimes and outings as well. And our Sticker Play Sets are sure to keep kids busy and entertained while waiting for the next course.
Reusable Sticker Pad - Habitats
Puffy Sticker Activity Book - Pet Place
For Screen-Free Play At Home (Magic tricks in YOUR bag of tricks)
Opt for toys that promote pretend play! Our extensive pretend play line offers everything from simple play food to elaborate play spaces (kitchens, food carts, etc.) – all with realistic details and clever touches.
Fire Chief Role Play Costume Set
Doctor Role Play Costume Set
Prepare & Serve Pasta Set
Slice and Bake Cookie Set - Wooden Play Food
Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
Dust! Sweep! Mop!
Chef's Kitchen - Cloud
For Screen-Free Outdoor Play
Inspire kids to explore with outdoor toys designed just for them!
Pretty Petals Sprinkler
Giddy Buggy Bowling Set
Giddy Buggy Flashlight
Froggy Kickball
Dilly Dally Target Game
For Screen-Free Creative/Indoor Play
Even in spring and summer, indoor play becomes a fact of life when it's too hot or the weather doesn't cooperate. To keep your kids engaged while indoors, make sure they have access to creative play like Melissa & Doug's extensive selection of Arts & Crafts toys.
Deluxe Double-Sided Tabletop Easel
Scissor Skills Activity Pad
Deluxe Wooden Stamp Set - ABCs 123s
Puffy Stickers Play Set: Princess
Here’s to helping our kids turn off screens and turn on imaginations! Happy Screen-Free Week!
