Ollie the otter Ask Ollie.

Ollie the otter Free demo

The I'm bored button for kids 4 to 10. Tap it, and Ollie has three things to do with what's already in your house.

Turn "I'm bored" into "let's do something together!"

Games, crafts, cooking and chore challenges for the whole family, from what's already at home. Free, with no ads or shopping on kids' screens, ever.

Try an idea now

Pick your kid's age and play one together. No sign-up.

A made-up family with two kids, ready to explore. Then tell us what you think.

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How it works

  1. Say who's playing

    Toddlers, big kids, grandparents, you. Everyone can join in.

  2. Use what you have

    Three quick ideas built from what's already in your kitchen and closets.

  3. The kids choose

    They pick one, and Ollie the Otter explains each step.

Every step has a picture

Each activity reads like a recipe: what you need, then step by step, with a drawing for each one.

  • A step from Fizzy Volcano CupsFizzy Volcano Cups
  • A step from Rainbow Milk SwirlRainbow Milk Swirl
  • A step from Snowflake FactorySnowflake Factory
  • A step from Mini Pizza FacesMini Pizza Faces
  • A step from Cushion Fort BuildersCushion Fort Builders
  • A step from Paper Bag Pumpkin PatchPaper Bag Pumpkin Patch

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We'll email you when there's something new, including when the phone app goes live.

Ask Ollie: Turn "I'm bored" into "let's do something together!"