Anytime you're stuck inside with kids and need some indoor-fun ideas, Macaroni KID has you covered. Every so often we have those day when you might not want to head outside. Sometimes it's too hot, a bit chilly, super windy or one of those rare occasions when it rains. Or just maybe you have things to do at home and need help with ideas that inspire your kids to entertain themselves? We've all had those days where we look at our kids and think . . .
How on earth am I going to keep these kids entertained for the next . . . . hours?
Before you run whimpering to hide your head under a pillow - yeah, we've all been there too! Take a look at our list of 40 ideas for easy, indoor fun on those days you're stuck at or choose to stay at home . . . because we are all in this together!
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1. Read a book 2. Play freeze dance 3. Have a staring contest 4. Write a story 5. Draw a picture 6. Play a card game 7. Make a blanket fort 8. Bring outside toys in 9. Play red light - green light 10. Play hide-and-seek |
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12. Have a dance party 13. Play "Simon Says" 14. Go on an indoor scavenger hunt 15. Make slime 16. Make an indoor obstacle course 17. Have a pillow fight 18. Watch a movie 19. Have STEM fun 20. Make a paper clip chain |
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21. Bake a treat 22. Take a nap - you wish 23. Stack canned food 24. Blow bubbles - yes, inside! 25. Play hopscotch 27. Build with blocks 28. Play dress up 29. Write a letter & mail it 30. Make music with pots |
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31. Look at old photos 33. Have a tea party 34. Make a Craft 36. Walk like animals 37. Build pretzel log cabins 38. Do yoga 39. Let the kids take pictures for a change 40. Play tic-tac-toe |
Renae Gonzalez was the publisher of Macaroni KID Brentwood, Calif. Kara Murphy is the publisher of Macaroni KID Erie, Pa.
