102 Indoor Activities for Kids
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Charades
A brilliant game for all ages, charades gets everyone moving, thinking, and laughing. No equipment needed—just imagination and a bit of silliness.
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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.
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Superheroes & Villains
Let kids become their favourite heroes—or invent their own! A high-energy role-play game that explores bravery, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
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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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Play House
Whether it’s pretending to be parents, pets, or superheroes doing the washing up, playing house encourages role-play, empathy, and storytelling.
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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
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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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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.
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Blindfold Maze
Guide a blindfolded partner through a simple obstacle maze using only your voice. A fun way to build trust, communication, and giggles!
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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.