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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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188 play ideas for Big kids in Stuck inside

Toy zip line
Toy zip line
Turn an old cardboard roll into a thrilling zip line for toys. It’s quick to set up, encourages imaginative play, and gives everyday recyclables a second life.
2m
20m
Fortunately / unfortunately
Fortunately / unfortunately
Playful Heart Parenting
A classic improv game that encourages kids to look on the bright side!
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10m
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One word story
One word story
Playful Heart Parenting
A hilarious storytelling game where each player only adds one word at a time. The story takes unexpected twists, flexes your creative muscles, and guarantees lots of laughter.
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10m
I make the face, you make the sound
I make the face, you make the sound
Playful Heart Parenting
A quick and silly connection game where one person makes a funny face and the other has to match it with a sound. It’s easy, ridiculous, and perfect for sparking connection anytime, anywhere.
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5m
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TV talking
TV talking
Playful Heart Parenting
A hilarious family game where you mute the TV and create your own dialogue for the characters. It’s imaginative, delightfully challenging, and turns ordinary screen time into an active, creative experience.
1m
10m
What if I laughed like this?
What if I laughed like this?
Playful Heart Parenting
A lighthearted game where everyone tries out different silly laughs, from snorts to squeaks to belly chuckles. It’s contagious, mood-lifting, and guaranteed to end in real giggles.
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5m
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Listen to a podcast / audiobook
Listen to a podcast / audiobook
A great alternative to screen time, podcasts and audiobooks can invite calm and entertainment into your day without the overstimulation.
1m
30m
Sing karaoke
Sing karaoke
Turn screen time into a mini concert! Grab a mic (or a hairbrush) and sing along to favourite tunes for a fun, interactive music session.
2m
20m
Paper nail salon
Paper nail salon
Turn a sheet of paper into a playful nail salon for a simple independent play prompt or mindful activity to enjoy together!
2m
20m
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Magnetic tile hidden messages
Magnetic tile hidden messages
Make your own decoder and reveal secret messages with a coloured magnetic tile!
2m
20m

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