BusyBeesFree games to try, sorted by age
Twelve of the 40 BusyBees games, written out in full: what you need, every step with its picture, and what to keep an eye on.
Knock-Down TowerFrom age 1 · 5 minYou build a tower of empty boxes and your child knocks it down. The crash is the whole point.
Treasure BasketFrom age 1 · 10 minFill a basket with safe, everyday things that feel different, and let your child explore them one by one.
Basket TossFrom age 2 · 10 minRoll socks into soft balls and throw them into a washing basket. Move the basket back as the throws get better.
Cushion Island RescueFrom age 3 · 15 minThe floor is lava! Hop across cushion islands to rescue the stuffed animals stranded on the far side.
Freeze Dance PartyFrom age 3 · 10 minDance wild, freeze on the pause. Wobble and you are out (until the next song).
Sock PairsFrom age 3 · 10 minTip out the clean socks and hunt for the pairs. A real job that feels like a game, and it works at the table while you cook or tidy nearby.
Teddy ClinicFrom age 3 · 15 minThe soft toys are feeling poorly and your child is the vet. A quiet game that can run beside you while you cook or get on with something.
Tape TownFrom age 4 · 25 minTape roads across the floor and build a little town around them. It can keep growing all afternoon.
What Is Missing?From age 4 · 10 minLay out a few things, cover them and take one away. Can your child work out which one has gone?
Guess My AnimalFrom age 5 · 10 minOne of you thinks of an animal and the other asks yes or no questions. It needs nothing but voices, so you can play while you cook or tidy.
Paper Bridge ChallengeFrom age 7 · 25 minCan a bridge made of paper hold a pair of socks? Build it, test it and make it stronger.
Secret Code LettersFrom age 8 · 20 minInvent a code, write a secret message and swap it with someone who has the key. A proper challenge for older children.
The other 28, in the app
These are in the BusyBees app, each with a picture for every step.
Where Is Teddy?From age 1 · 5 min
Bowls and Spoons BandFrom age 1 · 5 min
Knee Bounce SongsFrom age 1 · 5 min
Mirror FacesFrom age 1 · 5 min
Fill and TipFrom age 1 · 5 min
I Spy Adventure WalkFrom age 2 · 20 min
Cup Bowling AlleyFrom age 2 · 15 min
Water PaintingFrom age 2 · 10 min
Animal ParadeFrom age 2 · 10 min
Tubs and LidsFrom age 2 · 10 min
Teddy PicnicFrom age 2 · 10 min
Shadow StompFrom age 2 · 10 min
Shadow Puppet TheaterFrom age 3 · 15 min
Rainbow Scavenger HuntFrom age 3 · 10 min
Balloon Keepy-UppyFrom age 3 · 10 min
Pretend RestaurantFrom age 3 · 20 min
Cushion Obstacle CourseFrom age 3 · 15 min
Cardboard CastleFrom age 3 · 30 min
Cushion Reading DenFrom age 3 · 20 min
Torn Paper AnimalsFrom age 3 · 15 min
Secret Agent Treasure HuntFrom age 4 · 20 min
Cloud SpottingFrom age 4 · 15 min
Cup TelephoneFrom age 5 · 10 min
One Sentence StoryFrom age 5 · 10 min
Garden Games DayFrom age 5 · 20 min
Toy MuseumFrom age 6 · 30 min
Make Your Own Board GameFrom age 8 · 35 min
Sock JugglingFrom age 8 · 20 min