Make Room for Fun!

How do you teach kids to want less in a world that's always telling them to want more?

I've put together 30 printable games to help children appreciate what they have and think differently about their stuff.

By Joshua BeckerNew York Times bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist

1. Print a game

2. Play it together

3. Make room for fun

Make Room for Fun!

A printable game book with 30 games about stuff, space and what matters most

One of the challenges of raising kids today is teaching them to be content with what they already have. Everywhere they look, there's another toy to buy and another ad telling them what they need.

As parents, we want our children to learn that happiness doesn't come from owning more things. But how do you teach that to a five-year-old?

That's why I created Make Room for Fun! It's a collection of 30 printable games for kids ages 5 to 11. Kids practice making thoughtful decisions about their own things, and every game comes with a short note for parents explaining the idea behind it.

Why I made this book

My own journey toward minimalism began the day I realized how much time I was spending taking care of my things instead of spending time with my young son. I made this book so you and your kids can explore these ideas together, one game at a time.

A sneak peek at three of the 30 games

My Top 10 Museum

Your child picks their 10 favorite things and writes a museum label for each one, including why it's special. Then they hand out tickets and give your family a tour.

Toy Vacation

Your child packs 12 toys into a bin and tags it “On vacation!” Two weeks later the toys come home, and your child sorts them into “I missed these!” and “I didn't even notice.” It's a simple way to help kids discover what they actually enjoy playing with.

Who Would Love This?

Your child picks three things they've outgrown and plays matchmaker. Maybe the dinosaur books go to a younger cousin and the scooter goes to the kid next door. Each match gets a gift tag that reads “I hope you love it as much as I did!”

Watch some of the games being played

Don't know where to start? Let's play!

Most of my work helps grown-ups own less. Kids need a different way in. If you've ever asked a kid to pick toys to give away, you know how it goes: they hug the pile. Hand the same kid a toy swap with friends, and the choosing becomes part of the game.

So I made every page of this book a game. Your kids get races, puzzles, coupons and cut-outs.

I've never believed that children need to get rid of all their toys. Some things bring real joy, and these games help them notice which ones.

Who made this book

Joshua Becker

Founder of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker started Becoming Minimalist in 2008. His newest book, Uncluttered Faith, made The New York Times bestseller list in 2026, and his earlier books include Clutterfree with Kids, The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.

His work has been featured on CBS Evening News and the TODAY Show, in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and in the Netflix documentary Minimalism.

Joshua and his wife, Kim, started owning less when their son was five. Many of the games come straight from ideas he's shared with his readers for years, like the 12-12-12 Challenge and the three-gift rule, made into something kids can play.

Uncluttered Faith by Joshua Becker — NYT bestseller

Six big ideas, 30 games

Every game teaches one of six ideas, from appreciating what you have to discovering the joy of giving.

Appreciate what you have

We own more than we think, and favorites matter more than piles.

Make room for what matters

A home for everything, and clearing space in short, quick bursts.

Learn to help at home

Kids are capable, and a job done well feels good.

Discover the joy of giving

Giving feels good, and time together is the best gift.

Learn the difference between needs and wants

Needs vs. wants, the tricks inside ads, and what things really cost.

Have more fun with less

More play with less stuff, limits that help, and gratitude.

Get all 30 games for $27

Right now, during the launch, you get all 30 games of Make Room for Fun! for $27.

For about the price of a new toy, you'll have 30 activities your family can enjoy again and again.

After the launch, the price goes up to $47.

Make Room for Fun!

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Maybe you're thinking...

Will my kids actually enjoy these games?

They're real games: a race against a grown-up, a treasure map, swap tickets and a bingo board. Your kids make the decisions along the way.

What if my child doesn't want to get rid of anything?

They don't have to give up anything they love. The first house rule in the book is “Let them choose.” Your kids decide what stays and what goes, and every toy that goes on vacation comes back home.

Will this make my kids feel bad about their stuff?

Not at all. Many of the games start with what they already love, like the Thankful Jar, where they add one thing they're grateful for every day for a month.

Do I need to buy anything?

Nope. Most games use what you already have: a pencil, crayons, scissors, tape, a timer, a box or two and a paper clip. (That's kind of the point!)

Try it for 30 days

Get instant access today, print a game and play it together. If it isn't a good fit for your family within 30 days, send one email and you'll get a full refund. No complicated process.

Questions, answered

What ages is this for?

The games fit kids about 5 to 11. Younger kids can play with a grown-up reading the steps, and kids who can read the steps can run most games on their own.

What exactly do we get, and how?

An instant PDF download of the whole book: 69 pages with 30 games. Each game has a game page that explains how to play and a play sheet to write on, cut out or tape up. You also get a Fun-Maker Passport to stamp after each game and a certificate for the end.

Which games are quick?

The first seven are simple games a kid can do alone. The passport marks every game quick, medium or big, and the big projects, like the 12-12-12 Hunt and Swap Shop, come near the end.

Do I have to print the whole book?

Print just the game you want to play next, or print the whole thing and keep it in a folder. Black and white on regular US Letter paper is perfect. On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page.”

Are these games just about getting rid of toys?

No. Some games are about passing things on, but nothing has to go. Many are about enjoying what your family already has, like coupons for a picnic or a game night together.

Do I need to play along?

Some games need a grown-up, like the 12-12-12 Hunt, where you're the racer, and Memory Makers, where you cash in the coupons. Kids can run others on their own. One of the book's five house rules is “Play along,” because kids learn more from what we do than from what we say.

Can we print the games more than once?

Yes, as many times as your family wants. One purchase covers your whole household.

Is this the same as Clutterfree with Kids?

They're two different books. Clutterfree with Kids is my book for parents. Make Room for Fun! is for the kids themselves: 30 games they play, with short notes for you.

Does this make a good gift?

It's a gift that doesn't add clutter. Print it, put it in a folder with a box of crayons, and it's ready to wrap.

Is it a one-time payment, and is checkout safe?

One payment of $27, no subscriptions or hidden fees. Checkout is secure and encrypted, and your payment details are never stored on our servers.

It started in my garage

Joshua Becker, his wife, Kim, and their two kids on the couch in their living room — Our family, years after that garage.

My story begins in suburban Vermont. I was cleaning the garage, my wife was cleaning the bathrooms, and my 5-year-old son was playing alone in the backyard. I got talking with my neighbor, who said, “Maybe you don't need to own all this stuff.”

That day in my garage changed the way I thought about possessions. The things I owned weren't making my life better. In many ways, they were distracting me from the people and experiences that mattered most.

That little boy is grown up now. Over the years, I've learned that children are capable of understanding these ideas, sometimes better than we expect. But they need opportunities to practice them.

That's what I hope Make Room for Fun! can provide for your family. And perhaps, along the way, you'll create some meaningful memories together.

Joshua Becker

Founder of Becoming Minimalist, author of the NYT bestseller Uncluttered Faith

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