39 Indoor, Low energy Activities for Kids that take 15-30 mins
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Decorate biscuits
Grab some plain biscuits and unleash your imagination! Kids will love turning them into tasty masterpieces with icing, sprinkles, and sweets.
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Secret Reveal Watercolour Painting
Draw invisible designs with a white crayon, then reveal the surprise by painting over them with watercolours. A simple, magical art activity for curious kids!
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Handprint Art
Capture little hands in big, creative ways! Turn handprints into animals, flowers, and seasonal art that’s perfect for display or gifting.
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Tissue Paper Stained Glass
Create beautiful faux stained glass with just tissue paper and glue! A simple craft that brings bright color and creativity to any sunny window.
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Puffy Paint
Mix up some magic with shaving cream, glue, and food coloring to create puffy paint! Kids will love painting 3D masterpieces that rise off the page.
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Paper Plate Animals
Transform simple paper plates into adorable animal faces using paint, googly eyes, and a bit of imagination. A fun and creative craft, perfect for preschoolers!
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Story chain
Spark creativity and lots of laughter with Story Chain! Take turns adding sentences to a shared story and see where your imagination leads.
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The Alphabet Game
Practice quick thinking and letter skills with The Alphabet Game! A simple, fun way to keep kids engaged at home, on the go, or anywhere in between.
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Oobleck: Gooey science you can touch!
Explore the weird world of non-Newtonian fluids with just water and cornflour! It’s part science experiment, part sensory fun—and totally fascinating for kids.
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Skittle rainbow
Turn a pack of Skittles into a beautiful rainbow with just a plate and some water! A simple, colorful science experiment that feels like pure magic.
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Loom Bands
Get hands-on with colourful loom bands! Kids can design and create their own jewellery or keyrings while building patience, creativity and dexterity.
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Story Cubes
Use story cubes, pictures, or simple prompts to spark your child’s imagination and create fun, spontaneous stories together.
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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.
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Rose Perfume
Make a simple rose-scented perfume using fresh petals and water — a lovely way to enjoy nature through scent and creativity.
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Read a Book Together
Cuddle up with a good book and dive into a world of imagination. Reading together builds language skills, emotional bonds, and a lifelong love of stories.
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Fifteens: A Sweet Northern Irish Treat
This simple no-bake recipe from Northern Ireland is perfect for little hands. Mix marshmallows, biscuits, and cherries for a deliciously nostalgic treat—just count to 15!
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Mystery Drawing
Get ready to giggle! Take turns drawing parts of a mystery creature—without seeing what the others drew. Unfold the paper for a big reveal full of surprises!
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Riddle Time! Brain Teasers for Clever Kids
Give those growing minds a fun workout with a riddle challenge! Take turns guessing silly, tricky, or classic riddles to build logic, problem-solving, and laughter.
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Mini Scientists: Color Mixing Magic
Explore the fascinating world of color mixing with this simple but engaging science experiment.