Play needn’t cost a fortune. Try these games you can play indoors or out – using everyday things you’ll find at home. Use our filters to find the perfect activity or scroll through a few of our favourites.
Let's Play
![Child and parent playing with materials](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/agwgrdq4/jpeg-whattodo_lets-make-a-story-03-hero-low-res.jpeg?width=2560)
Let's Make a Story
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/0phe5ga1/whattodo_bookroads-4-hero.jpg?width=2560)
Book Roads
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 30-60 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/5wxf5hrs/whattodo_thewind-4.jpg?width=2560)
The Wind
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/ycqb1k53/shine_whattodo_-02.jpg?width=2560)
Shine A Light
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/mwmhauu0/rollthedice_whattodo_-01.jpg?width=2560)
Roll the Dice
Ages: 6-9 years
People: 1+
Duration: Under 15 minutes
![mother and son playing with paper planes in the garden](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/tripcdfm/paper-plane_whattodo_-03.jpg?width=2560)
Paper Plane
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: 30-60 minutes
![children building their maze in the house](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/bvsc1xbb/marblerun_thumb.jpg?width=2560)
Marbles on the Run
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 3+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![Animal and clouds shape made with cardboard](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/341hu5ta/puppettheater_whattodo_-01.jpg?width=2560)
Puppet Theatre
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: 30-60 minutes
![child coloring dinosaur shape made with cardboard](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/misfpoha/letsconnect_whattodo_-04.jpg?width=2560)
Let's Connect
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 30-60 minutes
![Hands drawing on a piece of paper](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/necfu005/crazydrawings_thumb.jpg?width=2560)
Crazy Drawings
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 3+
Duration: 15-30 minutes