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Stuck inside

Stuck inside

Easy, fun ways to keep everyone entertained when you're stuck indoors.

Rainy day? Too hot to go out? Just don't feel like leaving the house? This playlist is packed with simple, engaging activities to keep kids (and grownups) entertained inside. From creative games to low-prep challenges, these ideas turn being stuck indoors into an opportunity for playful fun.

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253 play ideas in the "Stuck inside" playlist

Scrape painting
Scrape painting
Drag paint across paper to create colourful patterns, blends, and textures. A satisfying process art activity that invites creativity, experimentation, and sensory play.
5m
30m
Copy my moves
Copy my moves
Take turns copying each other's poses or movements in this playful connection game that encourages laughter, mindfulness and focus! Great for brain breaks, bonding or a calm bedtime wind-down.
0m
10m
Walking rainbow experiment
Walking rainbow experiment
Watch colours travel and blend across a paper towel to create a rainbow in this simple science experiment!
2m
20m
  ·  make it
Kitchen mix lab
Kitchen mix lab
Mix, pour, and experiment with everyday wet and dry ingredients in this open-ended kitchen play.
3m
30m
Sing it instead
Sing it instead
Sick of repeating yourself? Break out into song to ease tension and support smoother transitions.
0m
1m
  ·  connect
Magic magnetic walls
Magic magnetic walls
Discover the "magic" magnetic corners in your home and build in a whole new way.
1m
20m
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"Steal my sock" game
"Steal my sock" game
Try to steal each other’s socks while protecting your own! Perfect for families, parties, and playful connection.
1m
10m

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