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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Infants (9-18 mths)

76 play ideas for Infants in Stuck inside

Sock whisk

Sock whisk

A simple fine motor and sensory activity for babies and toddlers - stuff a whisk with socks and let little hands pull them out!

Toy parade

Toy parade

A simple play invitation to line up toys along a strip of masking tape. Great for imagination, sequencing, and fine motor play.

Pom pom rescue and sort

Pom pom rescue and sort

Rescue pom poms from a taped “spiderweb” and sort them into a muffin tray for an easy setup fine motor challenge.

Peg toy rescue

Peg toy rescue

Clip pegs all over a stuffed toy and invite your child to rescue it. A super simple setup that strengthens fine motor skills while sparking imaginative play.

Paper tunnels

Paper tunnels

Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.

Play dough poke

Play dough poke

A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!

Living room dance party

Living room dance party

Get the whole family moving to their favourite tunes!

DIY ball run

DIY ball run

Build a simple ball run using cardboard tubes and tape!

Decorate a box

Decorate a box

Turn an empty cardboard box into an open-ended art station with stickers, markers or craft items

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Bear Hunt sensory tray

Bear Hunt sensory tray

Bring the classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt to life with a sensory tray inspired by the pages of the book.

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