{"id":805,"date":"2026-01-07T16:03:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/101-indoor-games-and-activities-for-kids\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:04:07","slug":"101-indoor-games-and-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/101-indoor-games-and-activities-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"105 indoor games for kids and other activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When bad weather keeps kids (and their grown-ups) inside, boredom can quickly set in &mdash; but staying indoors doesn&rsquo;t have to mean missing out on fun. In fact, it&rsquo;s helpful to have a variety of easy indoor games and activities for kids to do while they wait for rain, snow or even extreme heat and humidity to go away.  <\/p><p>&ldquo;Kids have tons of energy to burn,&rdquo; says parenting expert and pediatric specialist Jennifer Chung. &ldquo;So if the weather is keeping everyone indoors, turn on some music and let them dance it out.&rdquo; Alternatively, if you need to dial it down, Chung suggests making a fluffy nest of blankets and pillows on the floor and having a little indoor storytime.<\/p><p>To keep everyone entertained, check out this diverse list of indoor games and indoor activities &mdash; from high-energy to quiet, creative play &mdash; organized by theme, to suit kids of all ages and interests.  <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-indoor-games-for-kids\" data-toc-id=\"47380ed2\">Benefits of indoor games for kids<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Weather-friendly fun for kids &mdash; any time of day, rain or shine!<\/li><li>An active and engaging alternative to sedentary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/screen-time-for-kids\/\">screen time<\/a>. <\/li><li>Good for encouraging learning and helping kids develop new skills.<\/li><li>Keeps kids safe and entertained at home (where adults can keep an eye on them).<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-artsy-activities-children-will-enjoy\" data-toc-id=\"326f63f0\"><b>Artsy activities children will enjoy<\/b><\/h2><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Craft a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestideasforkids.com\/toilet-paper-roll-fairy-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fairy house<\/a> (or a whole fairy house neighborhood) out of empty TP&nbsp;rolls or paper towel rolls, like these from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestideasforkids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Ideas for Kids<\/a>. <\/li><\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Paper-Roll-Fairy-House-Craft.webp\" alt=\"Indoor games and activities for kids\" class=\"wp-image-214870\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via The Best Ideas for Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inspire a future decorator or architect, and design a dream house out of cardboard.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make A Beautiful Mansion From Cardboard #33 - Dream House | Crafts Ideas\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PdU4jlU6ep8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Create cute, colorful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/diy-friendship-bracelets-for-kids\/\">friendship bracelets<\/a> out of thread.<\/li><li>Get out the face-painting kit, and paint adorable little monsters on each other.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@artfactorystore\/video\/7368691127496494378\" data-video-id=\"7368691127496494378\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@artfactorystore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@artfactorystore?refer=embed\">@artfactorystore<\/a> <p>Join Ashley from the Art Factory as she paints some quick and easy cheek art! These designs are sure to thill any small child who loves Sesame Street!  Everything used in this video is skin safe and available on our website at the link in our bio! Artfactoryus.com  <a title=\"facepaint\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/facepaint?refer=embed\">#facepaint<\/a> <a title=\"facepainting\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/facepainting?refer=embed\">#facepainting<\/a> <a title=\"facepainter\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/facepainter?refer=embed\">#facepainter<\/a> <a title=\"facepaintmakeup\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/facepaintmakeup?refer=embed\">#facepaintmakeup<\/a> <a title=\"facepaintersoftiktok\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/facepaintersoftiktok?refer=embed\">#facepaintersoftiktok<\/a> <a title=\"sesamestreet\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/sesamestreet?refer=embed\">#sesamestreet<\/a> <a title=\"elmo\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/elmo?refer=embed\">#elmo<\/a> <a title=\"cookiemonster\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cookiemonster?refer=embed\">#cookiemonster<\/a> <a title=\"kidsfacepaint\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/kidsfacepaint?refer=embed\">#kidsfacepaint<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"&#9836; original sound - ArtFactoryStore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7368691365401692970?refer=embed\">&#9836; original sound &ndash; ArtFactoryStore<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKwmihmFzY_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craft a dollhouse<\/a> and decorate every room.<\/li><li>Create multi-textured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/nature-crafts-for-kids\/\">nature crafts<\/a> using items you found on your last nature walk.<\/li><li>Collect family photos and make an album.<\/li><li>Learn how to whip up your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idonthavetimeforthat.com\/diy-kool-aid-lip-balm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kool-Aid Lip Balm<\/a>.<\/li><li>Make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/paper-plate-crafts-dream-catchers-hearts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dream catchers<\/a> out of paper plates and string.<\/li><li>Stitch some&nbsp;delicious-looking <a href=\"https:\/\/funfamilycrafts.com\/felt-dumplings\/\">felt dumplings<\/a> (but don&rsquo;t eat this kind).<\/li><li>Make a colorful, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MTgZxXc5S0U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mini ferris wheel<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-indoor-games-for-kids-that-require-no-prep\" data-toc-id=\"41f7f5b8\"><b>Indoor games for kids that require no prep<\/b><\/h2><ol start=\"12\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Play the &ldquo;Clapping Game.&rdquo;<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Clapping Game\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ddDCwH9QK2U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"13\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Play your favorite rhyming game.<\/li><li>Play &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidspot.com.au\/things-to-do\/activity-articles\/duck-duck-goose\/news-story\/db6d250d75e48a6f55302675796ff1f4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duck Duck Goose<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/li><li>Pick favorite animals or people and play the &ldquo;Who am I?&rdquo; or &ldquo;What is it?&rdquo; guessing game.<\/li><li>Play &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/empoweredparents.co\/follow-the-leader-game\/#:~:text=One%20child%20is%20chosen%20to,copy%20a%20movement%20is%20out.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow the Leader<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/li><li>Play patty cake.<\/li><li>In a basement or large space, do some crab walk or wheelbarrow races.<\/li><li>Play &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/parentingchaos.com\/free-i-spy-games-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I Spy<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/li><li>Play hide-and-seek.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sports-related-indoor-games\" data-toc-id=\"67c76bd3\"><b>Sports-related indoor games<\/b><\/h2><ol start=\"21\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Set up an <a href=\"https:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/indoor-hockey-activity-play-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">indoor hockey rink<\/a>, a fun idea from <a href=\"https:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hands on as We Grow<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Feature-14.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Indoor games and activities for kids\" class=\"wp-image-214913\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Hands on as We Grow<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"22\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Set up an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prettyhandygirl.com\/indoor-hopscotch-using-painters-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">indoor hopscotch<\/a> grid using painter&rsquo;s tape.<\/li><li>Create a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/activities4play.wordpress.com\/2014\/08\/22\/masking-tape-balance-beam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balance beam<\/a>&rdquo; using masking tape on the floor.<\/li><li>Set up an indoor basketball game using a bucket and a rolled up sock.<\/li><li>Make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Paper-Football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paper footballs <\/a>and see who can make the most touchdowns.<\/li><li>Set up indoor bowling using empty water bottles and a tennis ball.<\/li><li>Blow up a balloon and play &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidfriendlythingstodo.com\/just-keep-fun-balloon-game-kids-adults-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keep It Up<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/li><li>Set up an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyeducation.com\/fun\/indoor-activities\/indoor-obstacle-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">indoor obstacle course<\/a>.<\/li><li>Try some easy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/poses\/yoga-for\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kid-friendly yoga<\/a> stretches.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-indoor-activities-to-bring-out-a-child-s-musical-side\" data-toc-id=\"d5a40d7a\"><b>Indoor activities to bring out a child&rsquo;s musical side<\/b><\/h2><ol start=\"30\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have a sing-a-long.<\/li><li>Gather objects from around the house (pots, spoons, paper towel tube, etc.) to make your own musical instruments, and play your favorite songs.<\/li><li>Look up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=popular+dance+videos+for+kids+with+choreography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">popular YouTube dance videos<\/a> for kids and follow along with the choreography.<\/li><li>Sing karaoke.<\/li><li>Have a dance party.<\/li><li>Pick out your favorite songs, and play the &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/programs\/betterkidcare\/knowledge-areas\/environment-curriculum\/activities\/all-activities\/music-freeze-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Music Freeze Tag<\/a>&rdquo; game.<\/li><li>Create noisemakers out of empty bottles and beans or rice.<\/li><li>Play musical cushions, just like musical chairs, but using cushions spread out on your living room floor.<\/li><li>Gather around the fireplace&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/50-great-camp-songs-for-kids\/\">sing camp songs<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-educational-activities-kids-can-have-fun-with\" data-toc-id=\"1a2039fb\"><strong>Educational activities kids can have fun with<\/strong><\/h2><ol start=\"39\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make birdy bookmarks to save your place during storytime or free reading.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adorable DIY Felt Bird Bookmarks || Simple Summer Craft Ideas\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cxrT7AZB_9E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"40\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Try some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/at-home-science-experiments-for-kid\/\">simple science experiments<\/a>.<\/li><li>Plant indoor flower pots or herbs.<\/li><li>Write a story together.<\/li><li>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidspot.com.au\/things-to-do\/activity-articles\/touch-and-feel-box-activity\/news-story\/f0be127ba9f7b02a8bdb28fe09f73b61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">touch-and-feel box<\/a> by cutting a hole in an old shoebox and filling it with different items that your child will be able to identify by feel<\/li><li>Practice chemistry that smells nice by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldofvegan.com\/diy-vegan-perfume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making your own perfume<\/a>. You only need three things.<\/li><li>Take turns reading to each other. Everyone reads a sentence or a page.<\/li><li>Do this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKwuVsuBbr8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fire craft with watercolors<\/a>&nbsp;&mdash; just add oxygen.<\/li><li>Start a piggy bank or coin collection.<\/li><li>Learn how to sew, and <a href=\"https:\/\/makeanddocrew.com\/how-to-make-a-pom-pom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make colorful pom poms<\/a>.<\/li><li>Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c-1fd7NaQBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marshmallow and spaghetti tower<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-indoor-games-that-get-kids-moving\" data-toc-id=\"5169ccc9\">Indoor<b> games that get kids moving<\/b><\/h2><ol start=\"50\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Grab a potato, beanbag or ball and play &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KseTjh6W9aE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hot Potato<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Play the Hot Potato Game\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KseTjh6W9aE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"51\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have a pillow fight.<\/li><li>Have an indoor snowball fight using balled up socks.<\/li><li>Use this free printable to play &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/thecraftingchicks.com\/pin-tail-donkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pin the Tail on the Donkey<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/li><li>Find a hula hoop and see how long you can keep it going.<\/li><li>Set up and play a game of &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCUCVsoh5b8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Number Hop<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/li><li>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delineateyourdwelling.com\/make-customized-diy-twister-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY &ldquo;Twister&rdquo;<\/a> game using masking tape and colored paper.<\/li><li>Using a broom, try out some &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.partygameideas.com\/limbo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Limbo<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/li><li>Play hide and seek!<\/li><li>Place a balloon between one another&rsquo;s torsos and see how far you can walk without dropping it.<\/li><li>See who can do the most jumping jacks.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-indoor-games-for-kids-using-simple-toys-and-objects\" data-toc-id=\"be9d2606\"><b>Indoor games for kids using simple toys and objects<\/b><\/h2><ol start=\"61\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Using string, play &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v7LlAt5DmQs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cat&rsquo;s Cradle<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Play Cat's Cradle Basics - How to do Cat's Cradle Basics - Summer Ideas\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v7LlAt5DmQs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"62\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Try one of all of these fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happinessishomemade.net\/minute-to-win-it-games-for-kids-teens-and-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&ldquo;Minute to Win It&rdquo; challenges<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happinessishomemade.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Happiness Is Homemade<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1503\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Minute-to-Win-It-Games-for-Kids-and-Adults.webp\" alt=\"Indoor games and activities for kids\" class=\"wp-image-214925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Minute-to-Win-It-Games-for-Kids-and-Adults.webp 1503w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Minute-to-Win-It-Games-for-Kids-and-Adults-768x1022.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Minute-to-Win-It-Games-for-Kids-and-Adults-1154x1536.webp 1154w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Minute-to-Win-It-Games-for-Kids-and-Adults-812x1080.webp 812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Happiness Is Homemade<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"63\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Turn the family room&nbsp;or playroom into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKUbA3PhxI2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">riding toy racetrack<\/a>, as seen on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/letsplaylittleone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let&rsquo;s Play Little One<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1130\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2025-03-21-at-8.44.36%E2%80%AFPM.png\" alt=\"Indoor games and activities for kids\" class=\"wp-image-214937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2025-03-21-at-8.44.36&#8239;PM.png 1130w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2025-03-21-at-8.44.36&#8239;PM-768x548.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Let&rsquo;s Play Little One<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"64\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Collect all your kid&rsquo;s toy cars, and have a mini car wash in the sink.<\/li><li>Make and blow bubbles that are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencekiddo.com\/rainy-day-activities-bubbles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safe for indoor use<\/a>.<\/li><li>Build a pillow fort.<\/li><li>Fill up your bathtub &ldquo;ocean&rdquo; and bring in the&nbsp;toy boats.<\/li><li>Fill a balloon with a little sand using a funnel, and blow it up halfway to make a fun ball to play with.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sit-down-games-to-play-with-kids-nbsp\" data-toc-id=\"48534ec3\"><b>Sit-down games to play with kids&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2><ol start=\"69\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make your own tic-tac-toe game on most any surface using easily removable washi tape.<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1336203618.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor games and activities for kids\" class=\"wp-image-214904\"><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"70\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Play <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aZ-z7-PrWx8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pickup sticks<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pick Up Sticks\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aZ-z7-PrWx8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"71\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Play the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lZHLtWfOmLo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&ldquo;I Doubt It&rdquo; card game<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play I Doubt It\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lZHLtWfOmLo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"72\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Play one of these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/easy-games-for-kids-you-can-play-with-just\/\">hands-only games<\/a>.<\/li><li>Print out your own <a href=\"https:\/\/tipjunkie.com\/bingo-card-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bingo cards<\/a> and play.<\/li><li>Try a concentration game by setting up a group of stuffed animals. Take one away and ask your child to figure out what&rsquo;s missing.<\/li><li>Whip up this quick DIY matching game with caps or lids and play.<\/li><li>Use play dough, rigatoni and straws to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B5dCowyh-Ha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice stacking and building<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-crafts-for-kids-using-paper-products\" data-toc-id=\"5486324d\"><b>Easy crafts for kids using paper products<\/b><\/h2><ol start=\"77\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9QwwhTu5N-I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homemade telescope<\/a> using a paper towel roll.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to make a Cardboard Telescope - Craft idea for kids\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9QwwhTu5N-I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"78\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bubpn-kheUK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make binoculars<\/a> out of TP rolls and personalize them with art supplies.<\/li><li>Using sheet paper, make an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsminivan.com\/how-to-make-a-cootie-catcher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">origami fortune teller<\/a>.<\/li><li>Make cards for loved ones like grandparents and put them in the mail.<\/li><li>Construct an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Buc1Yfxgtvi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">indoor sandcastle<\/a> using paper towel rolls and miscellaneous cardboard and construction paper.<\/li><li>Cut up magazines and newspapers and create a collage.<\/li><li>Create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/266694\/decorating-with-paper-snowflakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snowflakes<\/a> with scissors and a sheet of paper.<\/li><li>Paint or draw a picture on cardboard, cut it into shapes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diyncrafts.com\/42896\/home\/parenting\/15-easy-diy-kids-puzzles-that-are-fun-to-make-and-play-with\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create your own puzzle<\/a>.<\/li><li>Get large pieces of paper and trace one another&rsquo;s bodies on the floor.<\/li><li>Create your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/how-to-make-paper-beads-4045300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paper beads<\/a> out of magazines for a necklace or bracelet.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-entertainment-and-pretend-play-activities-for-children\" data-toc-id=\"6e92725a\"><b>Entertainment and pretend play activities for children<\/b><\/h2><ol start=\"87\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Learn a few good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/easy-magic-tricks-for-kids\/\">magic tricks<\/a>.<\/li><li>Put together super-cool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/how-to-make-sensory-bottles\/\">sensory bottles<\/a>. <\/li><li>Sit in a circle or around a fire and tell each other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/22-campfire-stories-to-spook-and-delight\/\">ghost stories<\/a>.<\/li><li>Host your own matinee movie.<\/li><li>Drag out the costume box and have a fashion photo shoot. Must-haves include feather boas and necklaces.<\/li><li>Dress up in old costumes, or create new ones.<\/li><li>Teach them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/101-funny-jokes-for-kids\/\">how to tell a joke<\/a>.<\/li><li>Try different hairstyles on each other.<\/li><li>Do some silly shakes when you need to get the energy out.<\/li><li>Set up a stage, and put on your own show.<\/li><\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fun-food-activities-for-kids\" data-toc-id=\"0cbfff97\">Fun food activities for kids<\/h2><ol start=\"97\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make banana sushi.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Banana Sushi - Creative Snack Recipes - Weelicious\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1-JA2ukW3Ao?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"98\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>See how animal faces you can make out of toast.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Animal Face Toasts \/\/ Easy Snacks To Make With Kids\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K-qeHDMn8CE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"99\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Construct marshmallow toys using marshmallows and pretzel sticks.<\/li><\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crafts for kids: Marshmallow and pretzel structures\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8OA3IhsYYZ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><ol start=\"100\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Put together a tray of kid-friendly snacks, like this <a href=\"https:\/\/aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com\/easy-nuts-and-bolts-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nuts and Bolts snack recipe<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Pretty Life<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Nuts-and-Bolts.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor games and activities for kids\" class=\"wp-image-214855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Nuts-and-Bolts.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Nuts-and-Bolts-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Nuts-and-Bolts-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Nuts-and-Bolts-1620x1080.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via A Pretty Life<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"101\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have an indoor picnic in the family room. Everyone can pick out or make something to share.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/mothers-day-breakfast-ideas\/\">Prepare breakfast in bed<\/a> (or lunch on the couch) for someone special.<\/li><li>Play a game where kids shut their eyes and you feed them different types of food. Have them try to guess what they&rsquo;re eating based on flavor alone.<\/li><li>Bake and decorate <a href=\"https:\/\/thebakermama.com\/recipes\/easy-no-chill-cut-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sugar cookies<\/a>.<\/li><li>Make pancakes for breakfast (or breakfast for dinner!) and see who can come up with the most creative shapes.<\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stuck inside and going a little stir crazy? 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