For families with kids ages 5–8
A little play after a big day.
PorchPause gives you 30 screen-free activity cards for the space between getting home and whatever comes next. Pick a kind of play, offer two choices, and start with simple things you already have.
One-time payment. Instant digital access after payment confirmation. No subscription. Digital files only; nothing ships. Applicable taxes are shown at checkout.
The moment it's made for
The backpacks land. Someone wants a snack. Dinner still needs to happen.
You'd like an easy idea for a little time together. But finding an activity can turn into another round of searching, saving, and gathering supplies.
PorchPause puts a small set of ready-to-use ideas in one place, so you can choose something for today and leave the rest for another day.
An easier place to start
A folder full of activities can still leave you asking, “Which one should we try?”
PorchPause starts with that choice. The cards are grouped into Move, Make, and Together, with short instructions and simple materials. You don't need to follow a curriculum or finish a challenge.
How it works
Notice. Offer two. Play.
Step 1
Notice
Would a little movement, quiet making, or time together fit this moment?
Step 2
Offer two
Pick two cards from that group and let your child choose one. It's also okay to pass or try later.
Step 3
Play
Follow the three short steps. Keep it brief, make it your own, or repeat a favorite.
This is a practical way to choose an activity. Every child and every afternoon is different.
Three ways to play
Move, Make, and Together
Ten cards in each group, with suggested times, materials, three-step instructions, and variations.
Move
Light movement and playful games to shake off the school day.
Make
Drawing, paper, and quiet creating with simple supplies.
Together
Stories and shared activities for a little time side by side.
Little things that make it easier
Simple to pick up, easy to adapt.
- Find an idea without scrolling through another list.
- Choose from movement, making, and shared play.
- Use familiar household materials.
- Read clear, three-step instructions on every card.
- Start with a five-minute idea when time is short.
- Try an easier variation or add a small challenge.
- Print the cards you want, or open the phone-friendly version.
- Share the same simple approach with another caregiver in your household.
See the kit before you buy
Take a look inside
Preview the pages to see how the cards work. The kit is designed to be simple to pick up, with room to adapt each activity to your family.
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Try one small example
Two-Line Story
Start with: “A tiny door appeared beside our couch.” Take turns adding one sentence. Stop whenever you like, then give your story a name.
That's the idea: a clear invitation, a simple start, and room to play your own way.
What you get
Everything in one simple kit
30 illustrated activity cards
Ten Move cards, ten Make cards, and ten Together cards, with suggested times, materials, instructions, and variations.
Phone-friendly version
The same 30 activities in a format that's easy for an adult to read on a phone. Not extra activities — a second format.
Activity Picker
A one-page guide to choosing a kind of play and offering two options.
7-Day Starter Map
A flexible place to try a few cards and note what your family wants to repeat.
Start Here guide
Clear instructions for opening, saving, printing, and using the kit.
Opening & printing help
Help with saving your files, printing the pages you want, and using the phone version.
Three extras, included
Tiny Supplies
A short materials list with everyday alternatives.
Two-Kid Tweaks
Simple ways to invite two children into the same activity.
Caregiver Handoff
A one-page note to help another adult pick up the routine.
Everything included for $12
PorchPause Activity Kit
The full 30-card kit, the phone-friendly version, the Activity Picker, the starter map, and all three extras are included in one purchase.
- 30 illustrated activity cards (print-ready PDF)
- Phone-friendly version of the same 30 cards
- Activity Picker + 7-Day Starter Map
- Start Here guide
- 3 bonuses: Tiny Supplies, Two-Kid Tweaks, Caregiver Handoff
$12 USD
One-time payment · No subscription · Digital download
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Covered by a 15-day guarantee.
Your 15-day guarantee
Try the kit at home. If it isn't a fit, contact the support address on your receipt within 15 days of purchase for a refund. You don't need to give a reason.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
One small idea for the next big day
You don't have to plan the whole afternoon. Start with one invitation to play.
Get PorchPause — $1230 activities. Three ways to play. One-time payment.
Digital files only. Nothing ships.