Let’s play some indoor games!
There are always days when kids are stuck inside to play. Often it is due to weather, but there are tons of other reasons why outdoor play may not be an option!
That is why we have collected more than 30 Stuck Inside Games to play.
Indoor Activities That Are Fun For Kids
Check out these fun active indoor activities for kids that make a good list of indoor games to play! Whether it is a rainy or snowy day that keeps you stuck inside or you are looking for an indoor game for a party, we have all the fun ideas…
Fun Games to Play Indoors
Cardboard Ski Competition
Cross-Country Skiing – This is one of the most genius ways of upcycling I have seen in a long time! Playtivities created an entire ski set out of cardboard and…well, I am not going to ruin it. Go see for yourself! Oh, and no snow is needed to play this ski game!
Target Practice
Paper Airplane Rings – I adore this from All for the boys! Add “targets” themed for something your child is currently learning or you could make targets to get kids throwing and fetching. This is such a fun game to play indoors.
Building Games for Kids
Cardboard Tube Construction – Use empty cardboard rolls to build a unique structure. Picklebums painted theirs in bright colors, but this idea works just as well without the paint!
Math Games that are Fun
Math Pattern Hop – Learning to skip count can be a very interactive experience! This could easily be done in doors with painters’ tape instead of chalk.
Toddler Tennis
Balloon Tennis – Toddler Approved has a fun idea to allow her kids to play tennis indoors! Kristina replaced a tennis ball with a balloon. I think their racquets are very creative!
DIY Bowling
Recycled Bottle Indoor Bowling – Learn with Play at Home has a fun and simple craft that turns bottles into a bowling game perfect for indoor energy expenditure.
After-Dark Games for Kids
Flashlight Games – The fun doesn’t have to stop when night falls! There are all sorts of fun games to play after dark.
Marble Competition
DIY Marble Run – Buggy and Buddy’s kids created a fun marble run from things they had around the house. My kids would love, love, love this!
Indoor Playground
Cardboard Stair Slide – Everyday Best has perfected the absolute gold standard of outdoor kids activities moved indoors, a slide!
Obstacle Course Run
Super Mario Obstacles – Inspired by the favorite video game, you can create an obstacle course that would stump kids to get to the next level.
Games for Kids at Home
Let’s Play a Game of Croquet!
Homemade Indoor Croquet – Toddler Approved has a fun indoor game for kids of all ages {my husband would adore this}. She and her kids created a indoor croquet game with all sorts of upcycled household items.
DIY Mini Golf Game
Mini Golf – Create a tin can mini golf course just like The Craft Train!
Simple Toss Game
DIY Ball and Cup Game – We adore this simple upcycle to create a game that can be played by two or even alone. There is no reason to leave your recycling bin untouched!
Let’s Play Store
Play Store – This fun idea from Kids Play Space is a shoe store! At first this doesn’t sound very active until you see the pictures of her kid playing! What fun.
Juggling Game
Learn to Juggle – Use these super fun-to-make juggling balls to inspire a bit of coordination practice. Is the circus in your child’s future?
Toss & Crash Game
Pyramid Crash – If you shop in bulk, you will love this activity from Mess for Less. She and her kids have all sorts of fun with a common paper product including building a pyramid and then knocking it down.
Host an Indoor Snowball Fight
Indoor Snowball Fight – Coffee Cups and Crayons will have the “snow” flying around your living room in no time. This activity can have a fun learning component too!
Game Ideas for Kids to Play Inside
Host Carnival Games
Cardboard Box Carnival Games – Oh! I can’t wait to do this fun project from What Do We Do All Day?! Your recycling bin can be emptied and transformed into a carnival.
Catapult Distance Competition
Catapult Competition – Everyone builds in this game and then let the contest begin!
DIY Sumo Wrestling Competition
Sumo Wrestling – Get Dad’s shirt out and a set of pillows, this is a BLAST!
Let it Snow Game
Fake Snowstorm – This is crazy messy which means it probably is crazy fun! The Playtivities kids created an indoor snowstorm!
Guess the Animal Game
Animal Charades – These printables from Buggy and Buddy will have kids acting like a zoo! What a fun way to shake out the wiggles.
Indoor Rocket Fly
Balloon Rocket – This is such a fun science activity and if you string up the clothes line indoors, it would be easy indoor fun!
Pillow Case Sack Races
Pillow Case Races – The Meaningful Mama kids had a ton of fun with their modified gunny sack race!
Indoor Hopscotch
Hopscotch – The Happy Hooligans made a indoor hopscotch track. What I love is that it could be modified for all sorts of jumping and hopping fun.
Craft Stick Games for Kids
Grab a Handful of Craft Sticks – A few craft sticks and a kid or two can be the perfect combination for any of these 15+ active ways to play indoors.
Olympic Yoga for Kids
Winter Olympics-inspired Yoga – These fun poses from Kids Yoga Stories will get even the most reluctant yoga participant stretching and holding with enthusiasm.
Homemade Racquet Game
Racquet Game – Even if there is no one to play with, this simple activity from Frugal Fun 4 Boys will keep kids bouncing and running in circles to keep playing.
Road Building Game
Build a Road – A roll of masking tape is the perfect way to create highways and streets all over your home. Watch out for traffic!
Toddler Games to Play Indoors
Indoor Climbing Game
Climb a Beanstalk – Inspired by the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, 3 Dinosaurs and her kids created a painted beanstalk and then worked on several creative ways for Jack to climb it!
Castle Building Game
Build a Castle – This cardboard box was transformed into a dwelling fit for a queen or king. I love how KC Edventures’s kids created something really special.
Milk Jug Toss Game
Milk Jug Toss – Creative Connections for Kids has a upcycling project that will give hours of play. A pom pom, a string and a milk jug becomes an active toy.
Spider Web Toss Game
Avoid the Web – Create a spider web for kids to negotiate just like Hands On As We Grow.
Whew! All those should be helpful in burning a few calories!
I have set up a Pinterest Board specifically to collect active kid activities and healthy kid food ideas.
Please stop by and follow for more fun and games to play…
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- Create an Ash Ketchum costume for play pretend!
- Kids love unicorn slime.
What was your kids favorite game? Did we miss something that your kids love to play indoors?
