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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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Infants (9-18 mths)
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All play ideas for Infants in Stuck inside

Sponge transfer
Sponge transfer
Squeeze, squish, and soak! All you need is a couple of sponges, bowls, and water for this fine motor workout with a sensory twist.
2m
10m
Play dough poke
Play dough poke
A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!
2m
10m
Taste-safe dirt sensory recipe
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Taste-safe dirt sensory recipe
A scented, bumpy sensory dough that mimics dirt for taste-safe play.
3m
10m
  ·  make it
Paper tunnels
Paper tunnels
Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.
2m
15m
Meow the song
Meow the song
Turn any song into a silly connection moment by meowing the tune instead of singing the lyrics.
0m
5m
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Magnetic tile puzzle
Magnetic tile puzzle
Draw outlines of magnetic tiles to turn them into a fun matching puzzle, perfect for the fridge or chalk play outside
2m
10m
Sleeping monster
Sleeping monster
Pretend to snooze while secretly waiting to pounce with a tickle when they get too close - pure squealy fun!
0m
5m
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Decorate a box
Decorate a box
Turn an empty cardboard box into an open-ended art station with stickers, markers or craft items
2m
30m
Fizzy science
Fizzy science
Add some simple fizzy fun to your day with this classic kitchen science experiment.
2m
20m
  ·  make it
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Nature collage
Nature collage
Create a beautiful nature collage by arranging flowers and leaves on a sticky cardboard frame.
5m
15m
  ·  make it
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