These indoor games for kids include things to do to play with friends and family, perfect for both solo and group play
Is the weather keeping you inside? No problem. The good news is that we’ve got a ton of indoor activities for kids that go beyond your normal play routine. From crafting your own robots to writing stories, here are more than 100 activities and inside games for kids that’ll keep everyone busy.
1. Introduce your kids to yoga with this beginner series.
2. From balloon sports to indoor hopscotch, we’re obsessed with these indoor activities that will get your kids moving.
3. Make music on your phone! Here are the best music-making apps for kids.
4. Create a stained-glass art window.
5. Learn about snowflakes in a whole new way with snowflake experiments. Bonus: you don’t need actual snow to pull them off.
7. Download a new kids’ album and host a dance party.
8. Forget the paintbrush. Use a comb instead to create your next masterpiece!
9. Upcycle your own newspaper into a crazy awesome dome.
10. You don’t need a ton of supplies to keep your kids entertained. Check out our ideas for fun kid games with three supplies or less.
11. Get your kids excited about learning words with these awesome dictionary games.
12. Sharpen those memory skills by playing a brain-boosting learning game.
14. Sometimes you need indoor fun that lasts more than an hour. For fabulous long-term play projects click here.
15. Is your kid still learning how to tell time? We have five games that’ll help them get there.
16. Channel Ariel and make your own mermaid tail.
17. If they’re more into Ursula, try out one of these fun octopus crafts.
18. For a quiet afternoon, print out one of these awesome winter-themed activity sheets.
19. Intro. your kids to Scrabble with our version of the game that features two-letter words.
20. Show your kids how epic dragons really are with easy dragon crafts that’ll keep ‘em entertained all day long.
21. Send a hug to a family member or loved one far away with a DIY hug card.
23. Only have 10 minutes to spare? We've got 15 play ideas that'll do the trick.
24. Transform all your old and broken crayons into a stunning work of art.
25. Teach your kids how germs really work with a science experiment high on the fun (and gross) factor.
26. If you’re feeling less than energetic, try a low-key activity. We have 13 ideas to get you started.
27. Let your kids be their favorite Sesame Street character for the day.
28. Whip up a batch of glow-in-the-dark ice cubes.
29. Make your own harmonica with only four supplies.
30. Try your hand at creating a confetti balloon ball.
31. Use old toilet paper rolls to make binoculars.
33. All you need is 30 minutes to make your own dolphin.
34. Teach your kids a little more about yourself. Here are 10 questions they can ask you today.
35. Put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) with three simple ideas to turn your kids into an author for the day.
36. Make poop (yep, you read that right).
37. Carving out quality family time doesn’t have to be challenging. Simply look at our guide for easy ideas.
38. Download a cool crop of apps geared toward kids who love to invent.
40. Learn about the importance of spit with this great experiment.
41. Never lose your place in your book again thanks to this DIY bowtie bookmark project.
42. Read a book or 100.
43. Let snowmen inspire snacktime. Take a peek at our favorite snowmen-inspired treats.
44. Use up those leftover gingerbread house gumdrops with a science experiment or two.
45. Did you know that Ziploc finger painting requires only two supplies? Get the scoop here.
46. You can never have too many books about construction. Book it to the library to check out one of our favorite books they’ll really dig.
48. Make Star Wars crafts with your force of nature.
49. Go beyond Monopoly with new family games.
50. Transform your toilet paper rolls. Here’s how!
51. Don’t throw out those popped balloons. We have the perfect craft to use those rubber pieces up.
52. Turn old cereal boxes into a cityscape.
53. Got extra straws? Try making a straw rocket ship.
54. Use natural products (think: leaves and sticks) you find outside as paint brushes.
55. Think small and make tiny furniture for your tiny friends.
56. Keeping your kids entertained after school is oh-so-easy with ideas that range from yoga to creating an indoor train track.
57. Did you know your old egg cartons can be upcycled into a colorful mask?
58. Whip up a batch of pixie dust.
59. Science meets imaginary play with this ice LEGO activity.
60. Write your own comic book.
61. Prep for spring and all the birds by making an egg carton bird feeder.
62. For easy sensory play, explore the temperature and texture of ice.
63. Skip that ship in a bottle. Try out a cork boat instead.
64. Shake up free time with a subscription box.
65. If saying the word “poop” is a surefire giggle-maker, you’ll want to check out these yucky (and so fun) games for the whole family.
66. Did you know you can make a lunchbox out of a plastic water jug? Get the tutorial here.
67. Play a game that helps with hand-eye coordination. Bonus: there’s a barnyard twist.
68. Before there were smartphones, there were maps. Pass the paper reading map skills down a generation by showing your kids how to read a map, old-school style.
70. Make edible art that the kids can eat.
71. Transform empty bottles into a scuba tank.
72. Take some time to teach your kids about a historic icon: Frederick Douglass.
73. It may be gloomy outside but you can still spot a rainbow thanks to these four clever ways of making your own.
74. Lounge in style with a homemade hammock.
75. Use air (hey, it’s cheap!) for your next science experiment.
77. Make a terrarium for your kid's favorite prehistoric pal.
78. Cast a spell with a pretend potion.
79. Play a game of sniff-and-seek.
80. Learn a new magic trick (or seven!).
81. Paint rocks to hide outside on a sunny day.
82. Craft your very own shooting star.
83. Score a new set of wheels. Here are 10 cool trains you can make at home.
84. Break out the deck of cards to learn these easy card games and tricks.
85. Even if you can’t run around outside you can still play football. Paper football that is.
86. It’s Girl Scout cookie season (YES!). To celebrate, learn two Girl Scout songs today.
87. Write your own fairy tale. Use our fill-in-the-blank story to get started.
88. Fold an origami teddy bear.
89. Check out our ideas for pretend play you can set up (and enjoy!) in one afternoon.
91. Make the kids LOL with 300+ hilarious jokes.
92. Practice counting with these clever hacks.
93. Check out nine sand play ideas. No beach required!
94. Create your own family laws just for today. Use these five ideas to get you started.
95. Learn how to make shadow puppets.
96. Make a no-batteries-required robot. We've got three awesome projects.
97. It’s time for a geography lesson. Get started with our Name That State printable.
98. Embrace the mess with these confetti poppers fun for any time of year.
100. Changing the world is easier than you may think. Check out our handy guide for kids here.
101. Make your own tic-tac-toe board.
102. Keep kids busy with a new activity book or two.
103. Take craft time to the next, out-of-this-world level with a fun alien craft.
104. Make a bird feeder out of an empty soup can.
105. Finally, for the mom and dad who have crafted, created, entertained, and danced, you deserve a pat on the back ... and maybe even a glass of wine. Make things interesting with our wine bingo printable you can download. Cheers!
