During the school year we definately go out twice a day. I do school drop off, so from there we either go to the park, on a walk or back home and play outside. And after naps, we go back to school pick up the older kids then come back and have snack outside. This way my house stays clean-I've usually during nap time. As well the older kids get a chance to play together in our yard. Half of my kids leave by 4pm soits not really a long wait. I too have a tray for phone, kleneex, etc.