70+ Indoor Activities for Kids [Screen-free]
Rainy day? Tired kids? We’ve got you covered with over 70 offline, no-prep activities to keep children busy, learning, and laughing — without screens.
We all know the feeling — it’s raining, the kids are bouncing off the walls, and you’re out of ideas.
That’s why we created this ultimate list of screen-free, easy-to-set-up activities for kids of all ages.
You’ll find ideas for quiet time, active play, crafts, learning games, and more — all doable with minimal prep.
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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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Recycled Robots
Turn trash into treasure by building your own robot creations from recycled materials! A perfect blend of creativity, upcycling, and imaginative play.
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Salt Dough Ornaments
Mix, shape, and decorate your own salt dough ornaments! A perfect hands-on craft for holiday decorations or creative keepsakes year-round.
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Nature Collage
Gather leaves, petals, and twigs on your next nature walk, then turn them into beautiful collages! A perfect mix of outdoor exploration and creative expression.
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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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Make a Cardboard Box Town
Transform cardboard boxes into a town full of homes, shops, and whatever your imagination dreams up.
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Animal sound game
Test your animal knowledge and make some noise! The Animal Sound Game is a hilarious way to get kids laughing, listening, and learning through play.
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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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Try Martial Arts
Martial arts classes help children build confidence, strength and self-discipline in a positive and supportive environment.
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Times Table Dash
Hunt for the correct timestable answer in this fun maths dash around the room!
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Join a Youth Club
Youth clubs offer a relaxed, safe space where children and young people can hang out, try new activities and build friendships outside school.
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Pirate Adventure
Transform your living room or garden into the high seas! Build a pirate ship, hunt for treasure, and explore the world of swashbuckling make-believe.
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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.
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Space Mission
Turn your living room into a spaceship and let kids explore new planets, meet aliens, and complete intergalactic missions in this creative space-themed role-play.
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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.