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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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Paper tunnels
Paper tunnels
Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.
2m
15m
Living room dance party
Living room dance party
Get the whole family moving to their favourite tunes!
1m
20m
No-cook play dough recipe
No-cook play dough recipe
Your go-to for a no-cook, taste-safe play dough recipe
2m
10m
  ·  make it
2 ingredient cloud dough sensory recipe
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2 ingredient cloud dough sensory recipe
A soft sensory dough made from just two household ingredients.
10m
20m
  ·  make it
Fruity water play
Fruity water play
A refreshing sensory water play idea using slices of fruit like lemons, limes, oranges, and berries. Perfect for exploring scents, textures, and splashes!
5m
20m
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Whip up this taste-safe foam using aquafaba for some bubbly, sensory fun
8m
20m
  ·  make it
Jelly dig sensory recipe
Jelly dig sensory recipe
Squish, dig, and explore toys hidden in jelly for a fun sensory activity
10m
20m
  ·  make it
Tissue box scarf pull
Tissue box scarf pull
Grab some scarves and an empty tissue box for some simple DIY sensory play
2m
5m
Laundry basket-ball
Laundry basket-ball
A super simple game for the whole family! Toss, roll, or drop balls into a laundry basket.
2m
10m
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Squishy sensory bag
Squishy sensory bag
A no-mess sensory experience where kids can squish and move paint, beads, or other textures inside a sealed ziplock bag.
5m
10m
  ·  make it
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