Protect one useful block
Choose a realistic anchor and avoid filling every gap around it. If you are the supervising adult, choose activities compatible with that responsibility. When another responsible adult is available, agree on time for each person.
Before starting, check the materials and adult-help notes in the guide. Begin with a small version and keep a familiar alternative available. If the idea does not fit the day, simplify the task or choose a different pace; a longer list is not always the answer.
A useful next step
Choose one guide above and save two ideas you can actually use. The free starter pack gives you a paper backup for moments when you would rather stop searching and begin.