41 Indoor, Medium energy Activities for Kids
Refine your search
Activity Type
Energy Level
Mess Factor
Age
Time Duration
-
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.
-
Cook a Meal
Get kids involved in the kitchen with simple, fun meal ideas they can help prepare. A great way to build confidence, life skills and family connection.
-
Rock Painting
Grab some smooth stones, paint, and let kids turn rocks into mini works of art. Perfect for creative outdoor or indoor fun—and lovely to hide for others to find!
-
Indoor Bowling
Create a mini bowling alley at home using plastic bottles and a soft ball. It’s a fun, active way to build coordination and enjoy a bit of friendly competition.
-
Do the Dishes
With a little encouragement, helping with the washing up can feel like play — especially for younger children who love bubbles, splashing, and being part of the team.
-
Anything Boules
Play a fun, unpredictable game of pétanque using everyday items like socks, toy bricks, or crumpled paper! A great way to get kids laughing and aiming indoors or out.
-
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.
-
Post Office
Create a pretend post office at home! Kids can write letters, sort the mail, and deliver it around the house as part of this imaginative and literacy-rich role-play.
-
Play Café
Turn your home into a play café where kids take orders, cook pretend meals, and serve their guests. A creative and confidence-building role-play game.
-
Charades
A brilliant game for all ages, charades gets everyone moving, thinking, and laughing. No equipment needed—just imagination and a bit of silliness.
-
Go to a Museum
Plan a trip to a local museum and unlock a world of history, science, art, or nature. An inspiring way to encourage curiosity and learning through real-world exploration.
-
Play House
Whether it’s pretending to be parents, pets, or superheroes doing the washing up, playing house encourages role-play, empathy, and storytelling.
-
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.
-
Building Blocks
Whether it’s wooden blocks, LEGO, or DUPLO, building activities spark creativity and problem-solving in kids of all ages.
-
Ring a Ring o’ Roses
Hold hands, sing the rhyme, and fall down laughing! Ring a Ring o’ Roses is a timeless game that gets children moving, singing, and smiling together.
-
Blindfold Maze
Guide a blindfolded partner through a simple obstacle maze using only your voice. A fun way to build trust, communication, and giggles!
-
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.
-
Plant a Mini Garden
Create a mini garden in a pot, tray, or window box! This hands-on activity is a brilliant way for kids to learn about plants, nature, and responsibility.
-
Make-Your-Own Mini Pizzas
Get hands-on in the kitchen by building your own mini pizzas! Choose your base, pick your toppings, and enjoy a deliciously fun cooking activity.
-
Cereal Box Puppet Theatre
Transform an empty cereal box into a mini puppet theatre and put on your very own shows with paper puppets. A perfect rainy-day activity packed with creativity and drama!