Hands-on play, screen-free
Real play ideas, ready when you are.
A growing library of hand-tested activities for parents and teachers. Filter by age, occasion, materials on hand, or what you're trying to teach.
New this week
Fresh activities, just added
Three ways in
Find your next idea
Free account
More than a parenting blog
Simply Play is a tool, not just a feed. Browse 300 hand-tested activities, save the ones that fit your family, plan your week, and track what you actually do with your kids.
Save favorites
Bookmark any activity and come back to it whenever you need it. No more losing that one idea.
Plan your week
Pick activities for Monday through Sunday and see everything laid out so you can actually follow through.
Log what you did
Record when you try an activity, share a photo, and earn badges as you build a play habit together.
Curated roundups
Collections
Featured Brand
Mayday Games × Simply Play
A handful of board-game-inspired play activities, plus an exclusive review of their newest cooperative game for ages 6 and up.
One play idea, in your inbox each Sunday.
A short note from Annie with one tested activity for the week ahead. No spam, ever.