What you’ll need:
- Lightweight ball (a foam ball works great)
- Running shoes
Transform your living room into a soccer field with a fun twist! Have your kids play on their hands and knees, and put their shoes on their hands as "kicking" tools. Use the couch or mark a space with tape for goals, and get ready for some laughter as the ball zooms around—without worrying about damaging anything! It's a great way to burn off some energy and have fun indoors.
2. DIY Indoor Mini Golf
- A small ball (a golf ball or any ball you have)
- A cup (use it on its side as the hole)
- A golf club (you can find a plastic one at a dollar store), or get creative with a baseball bat, a stick, or even your foot!
- Household items to create fun obstacles (think rope, a broomstick, books, or even an open book turned upside down to make a ramp).
To make your own mini golf course, gather your supplies and let your kids help design the obstacles! You can play with one child putting the ball while the other moves the cup to help guide it into the "hole." Let the fun begin as you get creative with your own indoor mini golf course!
3. Bubble Fun
What you’ll need:
- Bubbles
- Bathtub
- Swimsuits
Why limit bubble-blowing fun to the outdoors when you can have just as much fun inside? Fill the tub with bubbles and let the kids get into their swimsuits. This is an activity that’s easy for kids to do on their own if they’re old enough to bathe alone, giving you a moment to relax nearby. When they’re done, the mess simply goes down the drain—no cleanup required!
4. Indoor Kite Flying (with a Crafty Twist)
What you’ll need:
- 5 plastic bendable straws
- Tissue paper
- Stapler
- String
- Fan
- Ribbon or other decoration for the kite tail
Start by connecting the straws to form a traditional kite shape, then staple the final straw across the center. Place the frame on tissue paper and cut around it, leaving a small border to fold over the straws. Attach a string to the middle and add a tail for balance. Once it’s ready, use a fan to keep your kite afloat and have fun seeing how long it stays up in the air!
5. Fun Sidewalk Chalk Art
What you’ll need:
- Sidewalk chalk
- Dark-colored construction paper
Rainy days don’t have to stop the sidewalk chalk fun! Just lay out some dark construction paper, and let your kids enjoy drawing with sidewalk chalk indoors. It’s an easy setup, and you can either join in on the fun or take the opportunity to work on something else while they create!
Indoor Fun for Kids
Bringing outdoor activities inside is a great way to turn a rainy day into an exciting adventure! These creative activities are sure to keep your kids entertained, and you might even find yourself laughing along with them. Enjoy these fun indoor ideas the next time the weather keeps you inside!
MINI GOLF!!!!! oh we have to do that. Not sure why I haven't thought of that myself....so fun!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the post gave you some good inspiration! :)
DeleteI need all the help for indoor ideas with the kids!! Been raining here for 2 weeks now!!! :(
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you could use them!
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