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!
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Recommended indoor activities and recreation games for December (1–10)
Indoor play that even infants can enjoy!
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We’d like to introduce four types of activities that kids can enjoy energetically indoors, even on cold days.
First is the “Crawling Race,” where parents and children cheer each other on as they aim for the goal.
It’s simple, but full of smiles and lots of excitement.
Next is the “Animal Imitation Game.” Move your body to the fullest by hopping like a bunny or mimicking an elephant’s trunk.
“Balance Play” involves placing a string on the floor and walking along it.
Stepping over and hopping without touching the string helps build leg strength.
Lastly, there’s “Newspaper and Flyer Play.” Tear the paper using your fingertips, crumple it into balls, and use them for other games.
All of these are easy to prepare and perfect for cozy days at home when it’s cold outside.
Balloon badminton
It’s badminton played with balloons.
Prepare rackets made from paper plates and chopsticks.
Since balloons move slowly, it’s easy for kids to try.
It’s recommended for cold days when you don’t want to go outside but still want to get moving.
Treasure Hunt Game
When it comes to games you can enjoy even in a small room, a treasure hunt comes to mind.
If you hide small items under the sofa, in the bedding, or in the shadows of a bookshelf, they become surprisingly hard to find.
Since the theme is December, it might also be nice to hide Christmas presents.
karuta (traditional Japanese card game)
How about getting a head start on the New Year by playing karuta? You can use a set for little kids, or go all in with the traditional Hyakunin Isshu—it gets really exciting.
It’s great for learning language, too.
It’s a perfect recreational game for December that both adults and children can enjoy.
Santa Piko Piko Game
It’s a Christmas version of whack-a-mole.
Make holes in a large cardboard box and have someone get inside.
Then they pop up at random, and you just whack them.
It’s something you’ll definitely want to enjoy with your family.
Add decorations or draw pictures to create a festive atmosphere.
Curling game
Curling is an official Winter Olympic sport, and the sight of stones gliding over the ice and players sweeping the surface is really thrilling, isn’t it? In this curling game, you’ll make stones by drawing pictures on construction paper, attaching them to the inside of plastic bottle caps.
Since the top side slides more easily, it’s best to stick the paper on the underside.
Draw a tree and point values on a large sheet of poster paper, and prepare a box for stones that miss the scoring area and go out of bounds—that’s all you need.
Flick five stones by hand and compete for the highest total score.
It looks like your ability to control your strength and focus on aiming will really be put to the test!
mini-golf
How about playing with an indoor putt-putt (mini golf) set? Adjusting your strength and maintaining solid form are important.
The video shows a toy set, but more professional options are also available for purchase.
Enjoy it together with your golf-loving dad.