After the success of Netflix’s Adolescence, parents are looking for ways to reduce their children’s screen time, and these are the 6 best toys to help get them off their phones
When Stephen Graham’s new TV show Adolescence first landed on Netflix, no one could have predicted the impact it had. However, its real and raw portrayal of a teenager’s shocking act of violence and how it affects a school, a community, and a family have prompted requests for it to be shown in schools, as well as provoking families to look at how much time their own children spend online.
As a result, more households are already looking at ways to help cut back on how much time their kids of all ages spend looking at screens, which means more time for toys, games and spending time with family. To help cut back on their screen time, we rounded up some of the best toys and activities you can do together or encourage them to try on their own, with options to suit all ages – and the best part is, they’re all currently included in Amazon’s Spring Deal Days sale.
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Skillmatics Poke-in Art – was £19.99, now £12.49
Best for ages 6-9 years, this mess-free craft kit helps encourage creativity and imagination, as well as developing their art skills. The set has everything you need, including more than 700 fabric squares, six foam princesses, and a magic wand. There’s no glue, cutting or painting required, making it ideal for a quick clean up.
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Record Player with Flowers – was £24.99, now £21.24
Kids of all ages love building Lego, but sometimes once it’s built that’s where the fun ends. However this three-in-one kit can be built into a record player, then re-built again and again into both a radio and a microphone. Suitable for ages eight and up, it has fully moving and adjustable parts, and is a great way to spark their creativity and imagination.
Hot Wheels Track Builder Unlimited – was £34.99, now £19.99
Unlike other car race tracks that have a set layout, this Hot Wheels Track Builder allows you to create unlimited set ups and layouts. This lets your kids choose how big it is, where all the twists, turns and loops are, and comes with plenty of accessories to let them customise it even further. It also comes in a storage box shaped like a petrol can, and is fully compatible with all other Hot Wheels tracks and sets.
Galt Science Lab – was £15.99, now £8.99
Great for helping develop early STEM skills, this Science Lab kit is suitable for ages six and up and lets you try out 20 different experiments with your children. They’ll be able to engage their imagination and make a test tube kaleidoscope, stack liquids, create lava, build a floating ghost, form a bouncy ball and much more.
Indoor Basketball Hoop – was £32.99, now £23.99
Physical activity is great for keeping kids off their screens and getting them moving, but rainy days usually mean being stuck inside. However this indoor basketball hoop can be fitted over most standard doors, and comes with a padded crashboard at the back and an electronic score keeper which makes it easier to have games and tournaments together.
Exit: The Abandoned Cabin Escape Room Game – £14.99
Ok, this one may not be on sale but for under £15 at Waterstones you can get your hands on this escape room game that’s suitable for older children aged 12 and up. Ideal for helping develop problem solving skills and imagination, there are puzzles and riddles you must complete to help you escape the spooky cabin.
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