Let your Kids Indulge in Screen-free Fun this Weekend

Some weekends are made for the outdoors, some for curling up with a book, and some, well, they need something in between. If you’re a parent watching your child scroll through one more YouTube short or jump from one screen to another, wondering if there’s a way to hit pause on this pixel-packed lifestyle, you’re not alone. We’ve all seen how kids today are growing up in a world where screens are as common as crayons once were. But what if we could bring crayons back into the spotlight and help you enjoy fun weekend art activities at home! Screen-free time for kids is more than just a break from digital noise. It is essential for a child’s emotional and cognitive development. Experts agree that stepping away from screens helps improve attention span, encourages imaginative thinking, and allows kids to engage with their surroundings more meaningfully. And when that break is filled with something hands-on, colourful, and culturally rich, the benefits go even deeper. That’s where Rooftop’s Artventure Books come in. Thoughtfully crafted, rooted in Indian folk traditions, and bursting with interactive joy, these books are not your average colouring sheets. Their journeys and their stories. They’re slow afternoons turned into moments of discovery. Let’s look at five screen-free art activities for kids you can try with this weekend. And yes, each one can be found inside Rooftop’s Artventure Book collection or can be recreated with a little imagination and a lot of colour.

The Cheriyal Art Elementary Artventure Book invites children into the colourful world of storytelling through art. No prior experience is needed just a pencil, a few crayons, and an eager mind. As your child begins sketching characters, florals, and animals within vibrant borders, they’re not merely drawing. They’re discovering how Cheriyal scroll artists of Telangana turned stories into painted panels, how tradition finds life in bold colours and expressive faces, and how every art form preserves history through its patterns.

One of the most engaging projects in the Artventure Essentials Book is the Warli Wall Panel. It invites kids to use basic lines and shapes to depict their day. What did they do today? Who did they see? What animals or trees did they pass? Warli makes space for all of it. As they create, they also start noticing. The bird on the windowsill. The pattern on grandma’s sari. The swing in the park. This is more than art. It is attention training in disguise. Simple art with meaning and symbolism, perfect to help your kids learn art and culture in one go!

Once your child completes a few activities from the books, why not take it a step further? Clear a corner in the house, hang up the postcard pages, create a display, and invite family members to visit. It could be a Sunday evening event with chai an. These kinds of moments help children take pride in their work. It teaches them that creativity isn’t just for the fridge door; it can be celebrated and shared. Here’s how to make the most of the Artventure experience: -Let kids explore at their own pace. These books are self-guided and intuitive. -Don’t aim for perfection. Encourage story-driven art instead. -Pair the books with audio stories or folk music to bring the regions alive. -Turn mistakes into learning moments. Folk art isn’t about precision; it’s about presence.

Rooftop’s Postcard Books are another wonderful screen-free outlet. Each card features a folk art style painting by an Indian master artist. Your child can choose one, colour it in, write a message on the back, and post it to a grandparent or friend. Suddenly, art becomes a connection. Handwriting returns. A postbox becomes exciting again. And each folk art postcard becomes a mini celebration.

If your child prefers quicker activities or loves trivia, bring out FATAC Cards - a cool card game inspired by Indian art. This isn’t a traditional art task, but it’s an excellent way to spark interest in India’s artforms and culture. Each card has wonderful motifs from India tribal and folk arts. Every pack of FATAC lets you play 3 quick, snappy exciting games - perfect for younger attention spans. Turn it into a weekend game night at home. FATAC might start as a party game for kids, but soon becomes entertainment for the entire family.

Let kids explore the joy of creativity with our offline art classes for kids above 6 years. Rooftop’s offline art sessions are perfect to let your kids make good use of a weekend. These fun, hands-on workshops by trained teachers introduce children to art, crafts and drawing activities in an interactive and engaging way. No screens, just colors, stories, and lots of creativity. Book a session and bring art to life for your little ones!

Children today are growing up in a hyperconnected world. While digital literacy is important, so is digital rest. When you give your child the gift of unplugged weekends, you're not depriving them of entertainment. You're offering them a richer palette to play with. You’re offering imagination over algorithm. Art forms like Warli and Madhubani are simple, visual, and rooted in rhythm. They don’t require fancy tools. They invite kids to slow down, observe, and translate their world onto paper. With Artventure Books, that experience becomes structured, guided, and deeply enjoyable. The books come in levels: Elementary, Essentials, and Expert. Each is designed to match different age groups and attention spans. Whether your child is just starting with basic shapes or ready to explore more complex tribal stories, there’s a book that fits their pace.

Want to give this screen-free journey a try? Start with our thoughtfully curated Artventure Book series. Whether it’s a last-minute weekend plan or a birthday gift that goes beyond plastic and pixels - the art books, games and experiences on Rooftop offer something real.