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65 Indoor Activity Ideas for Kids

March 18, 2020 6 Comments

These 65 Indoor Activity Ideas for Kids might come in handy over the school break. Filled with inspiration for craft ideas, kids boredom busters, games, kids activities and more…this list is printer-worthy…print it out and tape it inside a cupboard for the next time you need an indoor activity idea for the kids…

65 Indoor Activity Ideas for Kids

65 Indoor Activity Ideas for Kids

For younger kids: sensory games are always a hit. Fill the kitchen sink with water and bubbles and supervise them standing on a chair “washing” the dishes (my son could do this for hours). Fill a big bowl with uncooked rice or uncooked oatmeal and allow them to scoop and pour. Finger painting is always a hit (put down a paint mat or newspaper to make clean up easier).

For active kids: get their bodies busy. Freeze dance is a great way to let loose while keeping things in control. Pretend to be an animal (roar all you like). Indoor bowling will keep them busy (you can use plastic milk jugs as pins and a soft ball). Balloon tennis is a great back and forth game too. Indoor obstacle course is easy enough to set up with chairs, pillows, and tape.

For older kids: engage them. Supplies to make a comic book. Read a book. Make a word poem using magazine cut outs. Make a collage (also known as an inspiration or mood board) using magazine cut outs.

Reading can be a great group and individual activity for kids. Read something. Read everything. I recommend Stop Reading This Book of course πŸ™‚

Then you can also incorporate a younger sibling/older sibling activity. Like have the older sibling make a treasure hunt for the younger sibling. Have the younger sibling hide something for a hide and seek. Have an older sibling make a sock puppet to entertain a younger sibling.

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And you might have noticed from this list…all these indoor activities for kids are screen and battery free.

So perhaps we can add a number 66 to that list: after all is said and done and you’ve had a great time indoors together…cuddle on the couch for a family movie!

Stop Reading This Book Caroline Fernandez

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  1. Tara Gauthier says

    December 30, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    These are excellent ideas, especially for cold or rainy days when need stuff to keep us busy!

    Reply
  2. Fan R says

    December 31, 2015 at 11:26 am

    So many ideas, I think we just with couple and it would be enough!

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  3. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    January 2, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    This huge list of possible activities should keep kids busy and happy for a long time. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  4. aliyadaya says

    January 20, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    That’s a great list! Teachers would do well to use it…

    Reply
  5. Debbie White Beattie says

    June 22, 2016 at 2:34 am

    Wow with this list the kids might never sit down again. Which is good because you get to keep them away from video games and their phones

    Reply

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