Stuck inside because of bad weather or poor air quality? 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?
Before you run whimpering to hide your head under a pillow (we've all been there too!) check out our list of 40 ideas for easy, indoor fun on those days you're stuck at home ... because we are all in this together, mamas!
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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 |
Renae Gonzalez is the publisher of Macaroni KID Brentwood, Calif. Kara Murphy is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Erie, Pa.
