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When Stephen Graham’s latest TV series, Adolescence, hit Netflix, it made waves in a way no one could have anticipated. Its raw and authentic depiction of a teenager’s shocking act of violence and the ripple effects on a school, community, and family has led to calls for it to be shown in schools and sparked conversations within families about their own children’s online habits.
Consequently, more and more families are exploring ways to reduce their children’s screen time, making room for toys, games, and quality family time. To assist in this endeavour, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best toys and activities that you can enjoy together or encourage your kids to try independently.
There’s something for every age group – and the cherry on top is that they’re all currently part of Amazon’s Spring Deal Days sale.
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Skillmatics Poke-in Art – was £19.99, now £12.49
Get crafty with Poke-in-art
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Ideal for ages 6-9 years, this mess-free craft kit fosters creativity and imagination while honing art skills. The set comes with everything you need, including over 700 fabric squares, six foam princesses, and a magic wand. With no glue, cutting, or painting involved, clean-up is a breeze.
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Record Player with Flowers – was £24.99, now £21.24
Rebuild this record player Lego into two other designs
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Lego is a hit with kids of all ages, but often the fun stops once the building is done. Not with this three-in-one kit though! It can be transformed into a record player, then reassembled into a radio and a microphone.
Suitable for children aged eight and above, it features fully movable and adjustable parts, making it a fantastic tool to ignite their creativity and imagination.
Hot Wheels Track Builder Unlimited – was £34.99, now £19.99
You can create unlimited track designs with this Hot Wheels set
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Unlike traditional car race tracks with fixed layouts, this Hot Wheels Track Builder offers endless possibilities for set ups and designs. Your little ones can decide on the size, location of twists, turns and loops, and even customise it further with numerous accessories. Plus, it 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
Try out 20 different experiments with this science kit
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Perfect for nurturing early STEM skills, this Science Lab kit is suitable for children aged six and up. It allows you to conduct 20 different experiments with your kids, engaging their imagination as they create a test tube kaleidoscope, stack liquids, make lava, construct a floating ghost, form a bouncy ball and much more.
Indoor Basketball Hoop – was £32.99, now £23.99
Stay active even on rainy days with the indoor basketball hoop
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Physical activity is a fantastic way to get the kids off their screens and moving, but when it’s raining, they’re usually stuck indoors. However, this indoor basketball hoop can be installed over most standard doors, and it comes with a padded backboard and an electronic score keeper, making it easy to organise games and tournaments.
Exit: The Abandoned Cabin Escape Room Game – £14.99
Try out this escape room board game together
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Alright, this one might not be on sale, but for less than £15 at Waterstones, you can grab this escape room game that’s suitable for older children aged 12 and up. It’s perfect for developing problem-solving skills and imagination, with puzzles and riddles that need to be solved to escape the eerie cabin, reports the Mirror.
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