Creative games for children

Games with drawing, building, imagination and stories for children of different ages.

12 games

All creative games

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Shadow Theatre

Shadow Theatre is a screen-free indoor activity for children aged 4–12. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameRainy dayCreativeCalm game

4–12 years15–40 minCalm

Cardboard Robot

Cardboard Robot is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–12. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCreativeRainy dayCalm game

4–12 years20–60 minCalm

Paper Plane Contest

Paper Plane Contest is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–12. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCreativeRainy dayEveryday play

4–12 years10–30 minMedium

Colour Story

Colour Story is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–10. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCreativeRainy dayCircle timePreschoolCalm game

4–10 years10–25 minCalm

Paper Bridge

Paper Bridge is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 6–12. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCreativeRainy dayEveryday playCalm game

6–12 years15–35 minCalm

Paper Figure Workshop

Paper Figure Workshop is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–10. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCreativeRainy dayFamily eveningCalm game

4–10 years20–40 minCalm

Sound Painting

Sound Painting is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–10. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCreativeCircle timePreschoolRainy dayCalm game

4–10 years10–25 minCalm

Scribble Workshop

Scribble Workshop is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–10. It works well indoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameCreativeRainy dayEveryday playCalm game

4–10 years10–25 minCalm

Pattern Workshop

Pattern Workshop is a screen-free creative activity for children aged 4–10. It works well indoors or outdoors and can be adapted to the group.

Indoor gameOutdoor gameCreativeEveryday playCircle timePreschoolCalm game

4–10 years10–25 minCalm

Egg Drop Challenge

Build a parachute or protective capsule and investigate whether an egg can survive a controlled drop.

Outdoor gameCreativeAfter-school clubPreschoolEveryday play

6–12 years45–75 minMedium

Bake a Cake

Bake a simple cake together and divide measuring, mixing and decorating into clear jobs.

Indoor gameCreativeRainy dayFamily eveningEveryday play

4–12 years60–120 minMedium

Cook a Multi-course Meal

Plan a meal with two to four courses and give each child primary responsibility for one course with support from an adult.

Indoor gameCreativeFamily eveningRainy day

7–12 years90–180 minMedium