Stuck inside? 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 12 hours?
Check out our list of 40 ideas for easy, indoor fun on those days you're stuck at home.
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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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11. Build with cardboard 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. 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 |