1,200 Screen-Free Activities for Kids — Using Stuff You Already Own
Beautifully illustrated PDF activity books that keep kids aged 2-12 busy, creative, and away from screens. No special supplies needed — just grab what's in your kitchen, bathroom, and junk drawer.
- Instant PDF Download
- Works on any device
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No special supplies needed
Not all PDFs are ready yet — more are coming soon. Check the Shop the activity books section to see what's available today.
Tired of hearing “I'm bored”?
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Endless screen time battles
The daily tug-of-war over the iPad that nobody wins.
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Pinterest rabbit holes
Two hours of scrolling for an activity that never works out.
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Expensive craft kits
That get used exactly once before vanishing into the cupboard.
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Rainy days with nothing planned
And a long, loud afternoon stretching out ahead of you.
What if you had 1,200 tested activities* ready to go — using things already in your home?
Not all PDFs are ready yet — more are coming soon. Check the Shop the activity books section to see what's available today.
How it works
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Pick your child's age & favourite theme
Toddler scientist? School-age chef? Choose from 24 books across 6 themes and 4 age groups.
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Download your PDF instantly
No waiting, no shipping. Your book lands in your inbox and on screen the moment you pay.
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Grab household items and start making!
Open to any page and go. Max & Mia walk your child through every single step.
Every activity uses only common household items: paper, glue, food colouring, baking soda, cardboard, string — things you already have.
Shop the activity books
50 hands-on activities per book. Pick an age group, then choose a theme — or save big with a bundle below.
- 🎨Ages 3-5
Arts & Crafts
Painting, paper, glue & glorious mess — arts and crafts for kids.
50 activities$12Coming Soon - 🍳Ages 3-5
Kitchen Adventures
No-cook (and low-cook) kitchen fun using pantry staples.
50 activities$12Coming Soon - 🌳Ages 3-5
Outdoor Explorers
Backyard adventures, nature hunts & summer activities for kids.
50 activities$12Coming Soon - 🔬Ages 3-5
Science & Discovery
Easy science experiments for kids with household items.
50 activities$12Buy Now - 🧱Ages 3-5
Building & Construction
Cardboard cities, ramps, forts & engineering challenges.
50 activities$12Coming Soon - 🎉Ages 3-5
Holiday & Seasonal
Holiday activities for children all year round.
50 activities$12Coming Soon
Save more with a bundle
More activities, less per book. Mix & match by theme or by age.
All ages, one theme
All 4 age groups for a single theme — 200 activities* to grow into.
All themes, one age
All 6 themes for a single age group — 300 activities*, endless variety.
The Everything Bundle
All 24 PDFs* — every age, every theme. 1,200 activities for the price of a few craft kits.
Not all PDFs are ready yet — more are coming soon. Check the Shop the activity books section to see what's available today.
Peek Inside a Busy Makers Book
Real activities, real simple. Here are three favourites from the Preschool Science & Arts books.
- 🧒✨Ages 3-5Science & Discovery
VOLCANO IN A CUP
What you need
- A cup
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- A squirt of dish soap
- Food colouring
What to do
Pop a big spoonful of baking soda into your cup. Add a drop of food colouring and a squirt of dish soap, then stand back…
- 🧒✨Ages 3-5Arts & Crafts
PAPER PLATE MASKS
What you need
- A paper plate
- Crayons or paint
- Scissors (grown-up helper)
- String
- Glue
What to do
Hold the plate over your face and gently mark where your eyes go. Cut out two eye-holes, then decorate your mask however you like…
- 🧒✨Ages 3-5Science & Discovery
RAINBOW WALKING WATER
What you need
- 6 clear cups
- Paper towel
- Water
- Red, yellow & blue food colouring
What to do
Line up your cups and fill every other one with water. Add colours, then fold paper towels into bridges between the cups and watch the water walk…
Every PDF has 50 activities like these! 🎉
Meet Max & Mia
Max and Mia are your child's activity buddies! They appear on every page, showing each step of every activity.
Max 🤸
Loves jumping in and getting messy.
Mia 🔍
Loves figuring out why things work.
Parents Love Busy Makers
“My 4-year-old asks to 'do a Busy Makers' every single day after nursery. We've done 30 activities and haven't needed to buy a single thing.”
“I bought the Preschool Age Pack for my daycare and it's been an absolute lifesaver. 300 activities that actually work with stuff we already have.”
“We ditched the iPad on weekends and replaced it with Busy Makers. My kids don't even ask for screen time anymore.”
“The Everything Bundle was the best $79 I've ever spent. My kids are 3, 7, and 10 — there's something for everyone.”
“I gave the Science pack to my grandson and he's obsessed. He calls himself a 'real scientist' now.”
“As a primary school teacher, I use these for rainy day indoor play. The kids love Max and Mia!”
Frequently asked questions
- All books are delivered as PDF files that work on any device — phone, tablet, computer, or print them out!
- No! Every activity uses common household items: paper, glue, scissors, food colouring, baking soda, cardboard, string, and things you already have in your kitchen and around the house.
- We have books for 4 age groups: Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5), School-Age (6-8), and Older Kids (9-12). Each activity is designed specifically for that age range.
- Instantly! After payment, you'll receive a download link by email and on the confirmation page. You can download immediately.
- Absolutely! The PDFs are designed to look great both on screen and printed on standard A4/Letter paper.
- We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. Email us and we'll refund you immediately.
- A Single is one PDF (50 activities for one age + theme). A Theme Pack is all 4 ages for one theme (200 activities). An Age Pack is all 6 themes for one age (300 activities). The Everything Bundle is all 24 PDFs* — every age, every theme, 1,200 activities total.
Not all PDFs are ready yet — more are coming soon. Check the Shop the activity books section to see what's available today.
Start Making Memories Today
No screens. No expensive kits. No prep stress. Just 1,200 activities* using stuff you already own.
- Instant PDF Download
- Works on any device
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No special supplies needed
Not all PDFs are ready yet — more are coming soon. Check the Shop the activity books section to see what's available today.