9 Indoor Activities for Kids Aged 1
Refine your search
Activity Type
Energy Level
Mess Factor
Age
Time Duration
-
Finger Puppet Fun
Use finger puppets (or socks with faces!) to bring playful characters to life. A gentle, engaging way to support baby’s social and imaginative development.
-
Kitchen Sound Lab
Turn everyday kitchen items into a toddler-friendly percussion lab! Tap, bang and stir to explore sound, rhythm and creativity through playful noise-making.
-
Water Play Tub
A shallow tub, some toys, and a bit of water is all it takes to keep little hands busy. Water play supports sensory development and endless pretend fun.
-
Peek-a-boo
A classic first game that never gets old! Peek-a-boo builds connection, sparks laughter, and helps babies learn about object permanence.
-
Baby Bubble Time
Blow bubbles gently and let babies watch, reach and pop them. It’s a calming, joyful activity that supports visual tracking, coordination and connection.
-
Footprint Painting
A gentle, creative activity that lets babies explore colour and sensation by stamping their painted feet onto paper. A lovely keepsake and a sensory-rich experience.
-
Rolling Ball Game
A simple game of rolling a soft ball back and forth can build early coordination, attention and connection — perfect for babies and toddlers.
-
Fabric Sensory Tunnel
Create a cosy tunnel using a blanket and chairs, and encourage your baby or toddler to crawl through and explore. Great for movement, discovery and plenty of peekaboo fun.
-
Texture Treasure Basket
Fill a shallow basket with safe household items of different textures and let your baby explore through touch, sight and sound. A calm and engaging sensory experience.