76 Indoor, Low energy Activities for Kids
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DIY Top Trumps
Design, draw, and battle! DIY Top Trumps is a fun mix of creativity and strategy as kids make their own themed card decks and challenge friends or family to a showdown.
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Would You Rather?
A simple, silly conversation game where kids choose between two options. Perfect for car rides, mealtimes, or anytime you want a few giggles.
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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.
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Visit a Library
Take a trip to your local library for stories, quiet time, and new adventures. It’s a brilliant, budget-friendly way to build a love of books and learning.
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LEGO Challenge
Set up creative build challenges for kids of all ages using LEGO or building blocks. Great for sparking imagination, problem-solving and fine motor skills.
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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.
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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.
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Start a Jigsaw Puzzle
Settle in for some quiet concentration with a jigsaw puzzle. Great for rainy days, teamwork, and developing patience and problem-solving skills.
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Draw a map
Encourage creativity and spatial thinking by helping your child draw a map—of a real place, a fantasy land, or even your own house.
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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.
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Hangman
A quick pen-and-paper word-guessing game that supports spelling, phonics and turn-taking with almost no set-up.
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Create Your Family Tree
Help children learn about their heritage by building a simple family tree. A meaningful project that blends art, storytelling, and family connection.
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Building Blocks
Whether it’s wooden blocks, LEGO, or DUPLO, building activities spark creativity and problem-solving in kids of all ages.
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Visit a Pet Shop
Visit your local pet shop or aquarium to see rabbits, reptiles, tropical fish and more. A brilliant low-cost alternative to the zoo!
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Play a Card Game
Rediscover the joy of simple card games! From Go Fish to Top Trumps, these games are perfect for rainy days, holidays, or winding down at home.
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Naughts and Crosses
Quick to learn, easy to play, and perfect for filling little pockets of time. All you need is paper and a pencil to enjoy this classic game of strategy.
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Friendship Bracelets
Teach kids how to make colourful friendship bracelets using thread or yarn. A relaxing and heartfelt craft they’ll love to gift and wear.
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Breakfast in Bed
Help kids prepare a simple breakfast and deliver it with love! A sweet way to practise kindness, independence, and basic kitchen skills.
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Make a Card
Encourage creativity and kindness by helping kids make their own cards. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because!
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Leaf Rubbing Art
Use crayons and paper to uncover the beautiful textures of leaves. A calming, creative activity that blends nature exploration with simple art.