Kids have way more than enough quiet-time activities. What kids today need more of is active activities. Kids today find being outside boring. Tug of war is something that can be played with an old piece of rope, a jump rope, or whatever you have lying around. A game of Simon Says is always fun. This game can go on for hours and can be played over and over again. Chances are you remember playing hot potato.
It teaches them to balance while they run and helps with their gross motor skills. It is also a great social game to play at school during recess. Red Light, Green Light is another game to help your child focus. This game teaches your child a lot of things. First, it teaches them to listen to what is being said. Puzzles are another easy and quiet game to play with your child. Choose a puzzle according to their age group, or you can make your own.
Take turns piecing the puzzle together. Puzzles are a great way to help your child think logically. They also are great for fine motor skills as the pieces are sometimes small for their hands. It can also help them with their letters or numbers, depending on the puzzle.
Try these fun printable puzzles! Duck, Duck, Goose is an active game. Take turns being the person who goes around the circle. When you tap each head, say either duck or goose.
When you say goose, that person has to run and tag you. If you sit down in their spot before they tag you, then you become the tagger. This teaches them to listen to what is being said as well as helps them to be more comfortable socially.
This can be played in multiple ways, as well. It can be as simple as trying not to let the balloon fall on the ground, to an actual game of volleyball. Kids love balloons, so it should keep them entertained for quite some time. This teaches them to focus and control their strength as well as build their gross motor skills. It also is a great game for hand-eye coordination.
This game is very strategic, so your child will develop better logical thinking. It also will help them to better their pre-writing skills by working the smaller muscles in their hands. Deal out seven cards to each player. Then, one person starts by putting down a card that matches either the colour or the number of the card face down. When you have one card left, say Uno! The first person to have no cards left wins! This game teaches your child multiple things.
It helps them learn their colours and numbers. They also develop logic in choosing one card over another. Each of these games is quite simple and does not take up much time. Encourage your child to bring out their inner magician. Juggling Materials : soft inflatable or plastic balls. Your child can learn how to juggle using lightweight and soft items found at home. Physical indoor games for kids Help your child burn off some energy with these indoor games that promote physical activity.
Dance contest Materials : music try this kid-friendly playlist ; space to dance. Start a family dance competition to get your kids moving to their favorite songs! Tip: make sure you child-proof the obstacle course to prevent injuries. Balance beam Materials : colored tape or folded blankets Help develop kids' balance and motor skills by showing them how to walk straight along taped floors or folded blankets. Balloon tennis Materials : colorful balloons. Yoga Materials : yoga mat or towel; comfortable clothing.
Three-legged race Materials : tube socks or a circular piece of fabric. Potato sack race Materials : burlap sack or pillowcase. Use a burlap sack or pillowcase and have kids jump from one end of the room to the other. Target practice Materials : empty toilet paper rolls; plastic bottles; socks. Hula hooping Materials : hula hoop. Indoor party games for kids Bring classic birthday party games to your house — no party required! Hide and seek Materials : places to hide.
Make this game more fun by adding a twist to an old favorite! Musical chairs Materials : music; chairs Put your chairs in a circle, with one less chair than the amount of people playing.
Broken Telephone Materials : two or more players. Get the entire family involved in this humorous game! Freeze Materials : music and a lot of laughter! Pictionary Materials : Pictionary game or a pad of paper and pens, plus a timer. Hot potato Materials : music; plastic ball or a real potato! Play-dough Materials : Containers of Play-Doh or make your own and your imagination. Build a fort Materials : table; blanket; chairs; boxes; pillows. Bubble-making Materials : dish soap; water; bubble wand.
Craft paint projects Materials : washable paints; brushes; small tub of water to rinse brushes; smooth rocks; popsicle sticks; a pad of craft paper. Let your kids' inner Picasso emerge through painted crafts you can proudly display at home. Tip: painting on rocks is a wonderful craft kids love! Origami Materials : origami paper, construction paper or printer paper.
Use books and other online resources to learn how to create origami projects with your child. Sewing projects Materials : small amount of fabric cm in length ; thread; sewing machine; a fun sewing pattern. Indoor group games for kids Your whole family can enjoy playing these fun team-building games together! Twister Materials : Twister board game One referee spins the wheel and tells players where to place their hands and feet on the colored mat.
Red Light, Green Light Materials : two or more players Green light allows kids to move from one area to another, while red light stops them from moving. Mother May I Materials : three or more players Kids stand at the starting line with a parent several feet across the room.
The first person to the finish line wins! A rainy or snowy day means no school. It also means more time to kill at home. If you think so too, MomJunction has just what you need — a list of fun indoor games for kids, with a few parent-child bonding activities on the side.
So, take a deep breath, relax, and get ready to transform a bad-weather day into a good one! Indoor games need not just be board games or card games. Neither do they have to be dull and boring!
Here, we have listed out 21 indoor games and activities that are fun and engaging for children of all ages. Balancing beam is easier to set up than you think. You can make different variations of this game by using multiple colored masking tapes and creating different patterns. You can also make it more interesting by making the child walk backward. This game is both educational and fun for younger kids.
Teach your child to make a cup-and-ball game toy with everyday things at home. Read to know more. Make this toy once, and your child can play it indoors, anytime he wants. He can play it alone or take turns to play with friends. Similar to beer pong, the game is for the entire family.
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