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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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Paper tunnels
Paper tunnels
Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.
2m
15m
Play dough poke
Play dough poke
A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!
2m
10m
Living room dance party
Living room dance party
Get the whole family moving to their favourite tunes!
1m
20m
DIY ball run
DIY ball run
Build a simple ball run using cardboard tubes and tape!
5m
10m
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
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.
5m
30m
Painting with cars
Painting with cars
Use toy cars to make colourful tracks and patterns with paint
5m
20m
Cotton ball sensory tray
Cotton ball sensory tray
Grab some cotton balls and a few kitchen tools for a low-fuss yet engaging sensory tray
2m
20m
Puffy paint taste-safe recipe
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Puffy paint taste-safe recipe
A soft, squishy paint you can microwave for a magical puff! Made from basic pantry ingredients.
10m
20m
  ·  make it
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No-cook play dough recipe
No-cook play dough recipe
Your go-to for a no-cook, taste-safe play dough recipe
2m
10m
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