Unplug and Play: Teachers Share Favorite Screen-Free Activities for Kids

TL;DR
Six teachers recommend screen-free activities to engage kids: classic and strategy board games (Battleship, Sorry!, Jenga, Uno, Ticket to Ride), hands-on building with Unifix cubes and magnetic tiles, cooperative puzzles, DIY escape-room style play or world-building games, plus framing tasks as friendly competitions and outdoor activities with pool noodles and sidewalk chalk; when needed, a motivational digital option like Epic! can supplement reading.
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