60 super easy indoor activities to keep kids busy
Days can feel long when you're stuck inside on a sick day, snow day ... or even just a I-don't-wanna-leave-the-house day.
But what can you do when it feels like there's nothing to do?
Maybe you have already considered reading a book or breaking out the board games, but what about creating your own game or having an indoor picnic? With a little creativity, indoor activities for kids can be fun for the whole family.
And if you just need a break, there's no need to worry about throwing a little screen time into the mix.
Laura Linn Knight, author of “Break Free from Reactive Parenting,” tells TODAY.com that screen time isn't always bad if it's used intentionally.
"It is a great time to watch family favorite movies together," Knight says.
But make sure you do a little advance planning (if possible) to make sure screens don't take over your whole day.
You probably won't have to play cruise director all day long. Once you set up a few indoor activities for kids, they may come up with their own ideas and take the reins from there!
60 indoor activities for kids
Whether you’re seeking a simple card game or something more elaborate — like hosting a DIY pizza night — here are 60 indoor activities for kids.
Try an art project.
Create a sensory bin.
Read a new book.
Do a science experiment.
Go on a "secret mission" with walkie-talkies.
Make a bird feeder.
Watch holiday movies (any time of year!).
Make homemade slime.
Do a puzzle.
Fold a paper airplane.
Paint a pet rock.
Learn a TikTok dance.
Read a new book.
Plan a scavenger hunt.
Have an indoor picnic.
Color seasonal coloring pages.
Host a kid-friendly trivia night.
Draw a self-portrait.
Sketch a family portrait.
Write in a journal.
Make a list of qualities you love about friends and family.
Stretch or do yoga.
Write out a list of goals.
Make a gratitude list.
Paint with watercolors.
Make a playlist with your top 10 favorite songs.
Have a dance party.
Create an indoor tent or fort.
Host a kid jokes competition.
Craft your own puppets.
Make oobleck.
Play dress-up with old costumes.
Try a new recipe.
Have a game night.
Make a scrapbook.
Complete a household chore.
Make and send cards to relatives and friends.
Have a Play-Doh building challenge.
Play restaurant.
Learn a classic game like chess or checkers.
Write a poem.
Have a prank war.
Make ice cream.
Play cards.
Turn cardboard boxes into a castle.
Play "Simon Says."
Decorate the windows.
Host a DIY pizza night.
Decorate T-shirts.
Make an obstacle course.
Learn everyday words in a new language.
See how many jumping jacks you can do in 60 seconds.
Have a karaoke contest.
Make a meal together.
Play a board game.
Build Legos.
Play "I Spy."
Host a tea party.
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
