20 Screen-Free Indoor Activities (Ages 8–10)

If you’ve got kids ages 8–10 and you’re hearing “I’m bored”… this is your sign to save this 🤍

These are screen-free, indoor, free/cheap ideas that keep them busy without a ton of prep.

My go-tos: DIY Escape Room, Minute-to-Win-It, Spy Training, and Living Room Camp Night 🏕️✨

Comment “INDOOR” and I’ll post a 1-week schedule you can follow the next time boredom hits 👇

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