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Offline Activities

Fun games you can play anywhere, no screen needed! Perfect for teachers and parents.

Tray Game
Show 5 objects on a tray, cover them, then ask 'What's missing?'
Easy
5-10 min
2+

What you need:

  • Tray
  • 5-10 small objects
  • Cloth to cover

How to play:

  1. Place 5 objects on a tray (e.g., spoon, toy car, eraser, coin, button)
  2. Let the child look at them for 30 seconds
  3. Cover the tray with a cloth
  4. Remove one object secretly
  5. Uncover and ask 'What's missing?'
  6. Start with 5 objects, increase to 10 as they improve
Story Steps
Read 3-step instructions, child repeats them back
Easy
3-5 min
2+

What you need:

  • None needed

How to play:

  1. Give the child 3 simple instructions (e.g., 'Touch your nose, clap twice, spin around')
  2. Ask them to repeat the instructions back
  3. Then have them do all three actions in order
  4. Start with 3 steps, increase to 5 as they improve
  5. Make it fun with silly actions!
Shopping Robot
Give 3 items to remember, increase to 5
Medium
5-10 min
2+

What you need:

  • Toy items or pictures
  • Shopping basket (optional)

How to play:

  1. Tell the child they're a 'Shopping Robot' who needs to remember items
  2. Say 3 items: 'We need apples, bread, and milk'
  3. Child repeats the list back
  4. They 'collect' the items (real or pretend)
  5. Increase to 4-5 items as they improve
  6. Add categories: 'Get 2 fruits and 1 vegetable'
Build & Tell
Show block pattern for 5 seconds, hide it, child builds from memory
Medium
5-10 min
1+

What you need:

  • Building blocks or LEGO
  • Paper to hide pattern

How to play:

  1. Build a simple pattern with 3-4 blocks (e.g., red-blue-red)
  2. Show it to the child for 5 seconds
  3. Hide the pattern behind paper
  4. Child tries to rebuild it from memory
  5. Start with 3 blocks, increase to 6-8 as they improve
  6. Try different patterns: colors, shapes, or heights
Tips for Success

✓ Keep sessions short (2-5 minutes) to maintain focus

✓ Always end on a success - make the last round easier if needed

✓ Celebrate effort, not just correct answers

✓ If the child is frustrated, take a movement break

✓ Practice daily for best results