Whether it’s snow, sleet, rain, or a younger sibling’s nap time, there are times when weather or other challenges call for indoor play at home. Here are 11 ideas for fun activities for young children at home.
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Make a blanket fort with old sheets, blankets and pillows with stuffed animals
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Build the biggest block tower or building block town you can
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Decorate some empty cartons to be what their imaginations want – go to town with crayons, magic markers, scraps of wrapping paper, etc. They could be a pretend town for example.
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Have a race with toy cars and trucks
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Play dress up – pull out any costume like outfits and props you have ranging such as Halloween costumes, old crinolines
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Hold a pretend indoor Olympics with events like who can do the most jumping jacks, jump as high as you can, etc. Set up an obstacle course in the family room.
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Draw of picture of your family or your favorite thing to do. Write a story together. You can take dictation from your child if they aren’t writing yet and they can do the illustrations. Then read a favorite book or or three or four (!!) together.
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Play an educational video game app like Cavity Dragons to get your kids excited to brush their teeth while they’re having fun.
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Play an age appropriate board game, or an active game like twister great for burning off some energy
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Put on fun music and dance. Add some musical fun like tambourines, maracas, and a triangle.
- Cook or bake something delicious together!
What indoor kid activities do your children like best?