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.

Filtered by:

Tabies (18-24 mths)

186 play ideas for Tabies in the "Stuck inside" playlist

Scrape painting

Scrape painting

Drag paint across paper to create colourful patterns, blends, and textures. A satisfying process art activity that invites creativity, experimentation, and sensory play.

Copy my moves

Copy my moves

Take turns copying each other's poses or movements in this playful connection game that encourages laughter, mindfulness and focus! Great for brain breaks, bonding or a calm bedtime wind-down.

Kitchen mix lab

Kitchen mix lab

Mix, pour, and experiment with everyday wet and dry ingredients in this open-ended kitchen play.

Sing it instead

Sing it instead

Sick of repeating yourself? Break out into song to ease tension and support smoother transitions.

Magic magnetic walls

Magic magnetic walls

Discover the "magic" magnetic corners in your home and build in a whole new way.

Fairy garden

Fairy garden

Create a tiny fairy garden using natural materials and your imagination! This calming activity weaves a little magic into the day while gently sparking an interest in gardening.

Start your free trial of Play & Seek Plus to keep exploring all 186 play ideas. Sign up in seconds, cancel anytime.

Try Play & Seek Plus FREE for a week!

Want more calm, less screens and a lighter mental load? Unlock the power of play! Try full access to 300+ easy play ideas, guides & printables.

Frozen toy rescue

Frozen toy rescue

Freeze small toys inside ice to rescue using water, tools, and patience! A slow, satisfying activity that blends science, sensory play, and focused fun.

Find more ways to play

Get some you-time

Get some you-time

Build connection

Build connection

Learn through play

Learn through play

Play for your inner child

Play for your inner child

Your bestie for play ideas.

Quick Links

Install the App Printables & Guides Our Story FAQs & Contact Disclaimer Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookies Policy

Play prompt cards

Building play prompts

Seek By Age

Babies (Newbies - 0 to 9 Mths)Babies (Infants - 9 to 18 Mths)Babies (Tabies - 18 to 24 Mths)Toddlers (2 to 4 Yrs)Preschoolers (3 to 5 Yrs)Big Kids (6 and up)For You All

Seek By Goal

Get some you-time Build connection Learn through play Play for your inner child All Playlists

For You

My Favourites My Account Cookie Consent Preferences Limit the Use Of My Sensitive Personal Information (California users)

© Play & Seek 2025