Indoor activities you can do at home—from educational play to physical games! Fun ideas that will fill your day with smiles.
“Isn’t there something we can play indoors?” When it’s raining or you’re spending a day off at home, it can be surprisingly hard to come up with ideas once you actually decide to play.
So this time, we’re introducing indoor activities you can enjoy in the living room or any room at home.
From educational play that fosters learning to active games that get bodies moving, we’ve gathered fun ideas sure to bring smiles all around.
There are plenty of activities that parents and kids, friends, and even different generations can enjoy together, so feel free to check them out!
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Indoor activities you can do at home: from educational play to active games! Fun, smile-filled ideas (1–10)
Have fun at home with plenty of room, even in a rental!
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Noise complaints and the difficulty of restoring a rental to its original condition are surprisingly common.
But asking kids to be quiet and not draw on the walls is tough, isn’t it? And of course, we still want them to have as much fun as possible indoors.
So this time, we’re introducing activities that kids can fully enjoy even in a rental.
It’s packed with handy items and eye-opening ideas, so feel free to use it as a reference.
Cushion-style trampolines and wall-mounted whiteboards can be found at online shops.
Sticker making
We’ll show you how to make original stickers with a soft, squishy feel.
Prepare a clear file folder, a felt-tip pen, water-based color pens, the design illustration you want to use, and glue.
Place the design illustration under the clear file and color it in with the water-based pens.
Then drizzle glue over the top to trace the design and let it harden for a day.
Once it’s hardened, draw the outline with a felt-tip pen—and you’re done! This sticker-making activity is super popular with kids, so give it a try together.
Making bath bombs
You can make them yourself!? Here are some ideas for making bath bombs.
Bath bombs are items you enjoy in the bath, right? One of their charms is the variety—from fizzing types to ones that reveal a surprise toy inside.
This time, let’s try making your own original bath bombs.
You’ll need baking soda, citric acid, salt, food coloring, a plastic bag, water, plastic wrap, and a small toy you like.
Of course, a round shape works, but it could be fun to mold them into your favorite motifs, too.
Indoor activities you can do at home: from educational play to physical activities! Fun ideas full of smiles (11–20)
Building a secret base
A play idea that will get kids’ hearts racing with excitement! Here are some ideas for building a secret hideout.
Just hearing the words “secret base” makes both kids and adults excited, doesn’t it? This time, let’s make one using plastic bags and newspapers.
Use clear tape to attach large plastic bags and newspapers together to build your base.
If you blow air in through the entrance with a fan or blower, the base will gently inflate and feel nice and spacious! Napping inside or playing with balloons sounds fun, too.
It’s a unique idea that’s perfect for summer!
knitting
If you’re looking for an activity that helps you focus, how about trying knitting? People often think knitting is difficult, but it’s actually easy enough for kids to do.
Finger knitting and methods that use a milk carton are classics, but using cardboard is also recommended.
For example, if you’re making gloves, cut the cardboard into the shape of a glove, snip small notches around the edges, and wrap yarn around it, hooking it onto the notches.
After that, simply weave another yarn over and under through the gaps.
You can enjoy knitting with a fun, craft-like feel.
Balloon Basketball
Basketball with fluffy balloons!? Here’s a balloon-basketball idea.
When you think of balloons, you probably imagine them popping up and then drifting down slowly.
But apparently, with just a simple wrap of something, a balloon can transform into a ball.
All you need is a balloon, vinyl tape, and a pool noodle.
Inflate the balloon and wrap it with vinyl tape, and your ball is ready! Cut a pool noodle in half to make a hoop, and you can enjoy basketball at home.
It’s a fun idea that even infants can play with!
Mario Run Brain Break
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It’s a program where you move your body along with a fun, Super Mario–style video world.
It feels like you’ve jumped into a game, but there are no controls—just play the video, so setup is easy.
Each movement is simple, like dodging attacks or shooting them down, so even if it could run unattended, you still get the fun sensation of responding on your own.
We recommend projecting it on as large a screen as possible and progressing by moving your whole body left and right.
