Fewer screens.
More porch light evenings.
Porchlight Play is a hand picked shop of games, science kits and art supplies that get kids building, playing and laughing together. Every pick links straight to Amazon.
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Family Game Night
Games that get every age around one table, from quick card rounds to a full evening of strategy.
Little Learners Ages 3 to 6
Gentle first games and hands on toys for preschool and kindergarten, built around taking turns and thinking ahead.
Young Scientists Ages 8 and Up
Kits for curious kids who ask how things work, from real circuits to crystals they grow themselves.
Art and Making
Supplies and building sets for kids who would rather create than scroll, packed for travel and easy cleanup.
Outdoor Adventures
Gear that sends kids outside to run, launch, draw and explore, all year long.
Our starting favorites
Ticket to Ride
A train route building game that feels big but teaches fast. Great for ages eight and up with grandparents in the mix.
See it on AmazonSnap Circuits Classic Electronics Kit
Color coded parts snap onto a grid to build working circuits, alarms and radios. No soldering or tools needed.
See it on AmazonOutfoxed
A cooperative whodunit where everyone works together to catch the sneaky fox. No one is left out of the win.
See it on AmazonCrayola Inspiration Art Case
Crayons, markers and colored pencils in one carry case. A go to gift that keeps art supplies in one place.
See it on AmazonBuying guides
How to Choose a Screen Free Gift by Age
The best screen free gift is one a child can start using the minute the wrapping comes off. That usually means matching the toy to how a chi...
Building a Family Game Night Kit That Gets Used
A great game night kit is less about owning many games and more about having the right mix ready on a shelf everyone can reach....
Science Gifts That Hold a Kid's Attention
Science kits get a bad reputation when they are finished in an afternoon and forgotten. The ones that last have a long project or many chall...