Bring your family together through play.
Daily play missions, screen-free games, family rituals and books, designed by educators, loved by parents.
- No ads, ever
- 350+ activities
- 5-minute rituals
- Family + kid safe
Today's play mission is ready.
Open the app each morning and you'll find a fresh play mission, a gratitude prompt and a family game. No ads. No guilt. Just connection.
A new family rhythm in under a week.
No new gear. No big lifestyle change. Just five minutes a day, repeated.
Download the free app
Available on the App Store. Pick Family mode in onboarding, takes about 60 seconds.
Pick today's mission
Each morning the app suggests a five-minute mission tailored to your family.
Play the daily game
A free game appears each day, sorted by mood, time and number of players.
Build your streak
Track PEGG and watch your family streak grow, together, on one shared account.
The full family play stack.
Everything The School of Play makes for families, from the free app to books and membership, in one place.
350+ activities. Everyone in the family.
Daily missions. Free.
Screen time to play time.
Wellbeing for kids, disguised as play.
A prompt for every day of the year.
No app, no signup. Pull up tonight's game.
Five minutes is all it takes.
The whole point of Family Membership is that it slots into the life you already have. No new routine, no big commitment, no guilt. Just one small, joyful moment a day.
A new play idea every morning, sized for your family.
Earn screen time by playing offline together.
Cards, posters and game sheets for the fridge.
One five-minute parent letter, every Monday.
No app needed. Just press play.
Every day we publish one free family game pulled straight from our library. Try it tonight at the dinner table.
Two Truths and a Play
Each player shares two true things and one made-up moment. Whoever can act it out wins the round.
What if my kids don't like it?
Most kids don't throw confetti when you put down a phone. Here's the realistic three-week arc most families ride, and what to do at each stage.
Skeptical
Your kid will probably roll their eyes. The first prompt feels weird, like trying to use a board game on a screens-native generation.
Tip: Do it yourself first. Adults answer the prompt in front of them. Vulnerability is contagious.
Curious
Some kids start asking what the mission is. Others stay quiet but stick around when you read it. The household rhythm starts to settle.
Tip: Pick the prompt that fits the day. Tired Tuesday? Skip the mission, do a 60-second laugh game. Show that the system bends to fit your life.
Bought in
Your kid asks for the mission before you remember. You overhear them telling a friend about it. The streak becomes a thing the family quietly defends.
Tip: Don't over-celebrate. Just keep showing up. The compounding is the point.
A real parent · honest“My 13-year-old wasn't sold at first. She'd call it cringe and walk off. Three weeks in she was the one who'd remember the mission and ask if we were doing it. The streak was ours. I didn't see that coming.”
Kate H., Parent of two · Melbourne
Lead with you
Adult answers the prompt out loud first. Always.
Drop the streak
Skip a day. Skip a week. The point is showing up next, not the streak count.
Move it
Try the mission in the car, on the walk, at dinner. Pick the moment your kid is least defended.
A real alternative to the scroll.
Most family apps are screen-time managers, sticker charts or chore trackers. The School of Play replaces the scroll with something that brings everyone closer.
| What you get | The School of Play | Screen-time / sticker apps |
|---|---|---|
| Daily five-minute play prompts | Yes | Rare |
| Built around the PEGG framework | Yes | No |
| Designed by educators | Yes | Rare |
| Family streaks (everyone plays) | Yes | No |
| Books + printable resources included | Yes | No |
| No ads, ever | Yes | Often ads |
| No data harvesting from kids | Yes | Often tracks |
| In-app purchases | None | Common |
| Monthly cost | $9.99 | $5–$20 |
Membership plans and pricing are set out in full on the Family Membership page.
Quick answers for parents.
Can't find what you're looking for? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Real answers, real humans. No bots, no run-arounds.
01How much time per day does it actually take?
Five minutes is the minimum. Most families do a quick mission at breakfast and a longer game once or twice a week. The whole point is that it slots into the life you already have.
02What ages does it work for?
From toddlers to teens. The library is sorted by age range and number of players, so you can pull up something appropriate in seconds.
03Is the app safe for kids to use?
Yes. There are no ads, no in-app purchases, no chat features and no data harvesting.
04What does Family Membership unlock vs the free app?
The free app gives you today's mission, a daily PEGG prompt and one free game per day. Membership unlocks the entire library of 350+ activities across 6 categories, weekly challenges, parent guides and the printable Family Adventure Kit.
05Can I cancel any time?
Yes, cancel from your account in two clicks. Anything you have unlocked stays unlocked for the duration of your billing period.
06How is it different from screen-time apps?
Screen-time apps are about limiting. We're about replacing, giving you a five-minute alternative that's actually more fun than the scroll. Together, they work brilliantly.
Still got a question? Email the team and we reply within one business day.
Bring it home
Play tonight. Connect tomorrow.
Start with the free app. Family Membership is there when you want the full library.