busy hands

Translations
занятые руки
To keep the kids from getting into trouble, the teacher gave them crafts to keep their busy hands occupied.
Чтобы дети не попали в неприятности, учитель дал им поделки, чтобы занять их занятые руки.
Definitions
A phrase referring to people who are actively engaged in tasks or activities, often implying productivity, industriousness, or keeping oneself occupied to avoid idleness.