Lovely Play & Recreation

Indoor activities and recreational games recommended for December

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December is the last month of the year.

The cold gets harsher, and it’s a shame it’s not so easy to play outside.

In times like these, some of you might be looking for games or recreational activities you can enjoy at home, right?

So this time, we’ll introduce games and recreational activities you can enjoy indoors!

From ones that get everyone as excited as if you were playing outside to highly game-like options and more.

Use this article as a reference and have fun playing together, getting lively and warmed up!

Indoor games and recreational activities recommended for December (31–40)

newspaper gloves

Indoor Play: Have fun with your kids on rainy days! Make a 'newspaper glove' to play inside, right at home.

newspaper gloves

Make something like a baseball glove out of newspaper.

Check the video for how to fold it.

If you make a ball with the leftover newspaper, you can play catch indoors.

It also becomes a “crafting” activity.

It’s a fun indoor recreation with no worries about injuries.

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paper airplane

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paper airplane

Paper airplanes are something even small children can enjoy easily.

If you have any spare flyers, you can start playing right away.

The video shows how to fold a more advanced paper airplane, so feel free to copy it.

Of course, you can also add your own twists and make a one-of-a-kind paper airplane.

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Fukuwarai with my own face

I tried doing Fukuwarai with my own face and it was way too funny lol

Fukuwarai with my own face

How about trying Fukuwarai, a traditional New Year’s game, using your own face? Print out a photo of yourself, cut out the facial features, and play.

It’s extra funny because it’s your own face.

You can also do it with photos of your dog or cat at home.

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baseball board game

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baseball board game

Some of you might have been really into this when you were kids: a tabletop baseball game.

You play by splitting into offense and defense.

Unlike the old baseball boards where the ball just rolled around, this one lets you throw rising pitches and move the batter up and down.

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Fishing game

A toy toddlers can play with! Let’s handcraft a colorful “Fishing Game” ♡

Fishing game

Draw fish on paper and cut them out.

Attach a paper clip to each mouth.

Tie a string to a stick and fix a magnet to the end of the string.

Now you’re ready.

When you lower the string toward a fish’s mouth, the magnet sticks to the clip and you can “catch” the fish.

It’s a great activity for preschool-aged children.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a lot of recreational games—did you find any you’d like to try? There were plenty of games you can play indoors, like at home, that really get everyone excited! I hope you’ll not only enjoy them with your friends, but also use them as a chance to grow closer.