Are you looking for fun games kids can play alone? For children with autism, teaching independent play skills is often a goal. Whether you set up a simple sensory activity with these sensory circuit ideas, print out activities from my simple autism workbooks or put out sensory boxes, teaching your child or students to play alone is an important developmental goal.
Games Kids Can Play Alone
Printable Activities
Printable activities are a fabulous tool for teaching independent play skills.
- Autism Activities Workbook Bundle (50+ printable activities!)
Play Dough Mats
Play dough mats are another simple printable activity that you can set up for your child or students and then let them complete independently.
Coloring Pages
I love using coloring pages to teach independent play skills.
Matching Games
Matching games are so much fun and are a simple play alone activity.
Card Games
There are quite a few cards games that kids can play alone.
A simple game of solitaire could do the trick!
Tracing Worksheets
Print out these worksheets to set your little one up with some simple independent play.
I Spy Activities
If your child or student is writing independently, explain the rules of the game and let them complete these I Spy activities all on their own.
Sensory Circuit
Sensory circuits help little ones focus, calm down and participate more easily in daily activities. With just a few simple sensory materials, you will be able to set up your child or student with a simple sensory circuit that they can complete all by themself.
Kinetic Sand
Set up an easy kinetic sand activity to teach independent play skills. If you are not worried about a bit of sand getting everywhere (it’s honestly pretty easy to clean up kinetic sand!), this can be a great play alone activity that you can easily set up. You just need some kinetic sand, a few sand toys and a large tray.
Sensory Room
Spending time in a sensory room is a fabulous play alone activity for little ones. Just make sure the area is safe before you leave them on their own.
Whether you are using sensory rooms at school or a sensory room at home, it will be the perfect environment to set up games kids can play alone.
Doodling
Doodling couldn’t be easier to set up. Just put out some paper and markets or pens and let your little one doodle on their own.
Sensory Boxes
I love using sensory boxes as part of home and school programs. I use them again and again at my autism center.
These are my favorite sensory boxes for autism.
Looking for the ideal sensory box filler? I love this pastel rice on Etsy. It’s so cute and colorful! She even makes the sweetest Spring meadow sensory rice as well.
Puzzles
Puzzles are a fantastic play alone activity as well. Make sure you set out a puzzle that is the right skill level so that your child or student can complete it independently.
Building Blocks or Lego
Set your little one up with some building blocks or Lego and instructions on what to build, then leave them to it!
Games Kids Can Play Alone
I hope you love these games kids can play alone. Use them at home or at school to teach your little ones independent play skills in simple and fun ways.
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