Parent guide
How to Keep Your 5-Year-Old Engaged in STEM Without Screen Time
You do not have to choose between STEM and screen limits. WizKidz PDFs and kitchen-science guides keep young learners moving without a tablet.
What you will learn
- Printable mazes and experiments for pre-readers
- Household-item labs (no specialty kit)
- Parent facilitation scripts included
- Mix screen and screen-free on your schedule
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I really use WizKidz without screens?
- Yes! Printable worksheets, offline projects, and real-world experiments support fully screen-free days.
- Is WizKidz good for 5-year-olds?
- Yes! The 5-7 band has age-appropriate activities for early readers and pre-readers.
- What if I want to use screens sometimes?
- Use digital activities when convenient and printables when you want screen-free time.
- Is WizKidz free?
- Yes! Core activities and lead magnets are free. Paid workbooks start at $1 USD in emerging economies (or local equivalent).
- Can I get more screen-free STEM activities?
- Our shop includes printable guides with dozens of additional screen-free activities.
Ready to try WizKidz?
Free lead magnets and $1 USD workbooks in emerging economies. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.