We LOVE winter time at our house…but by the time February rolls around, winter can feel REALLY long. Some winters are worse than others and sometimes you can feel cooped up in your own home. Here are some great activities that you can do with your kids to keep them entertained and to keep you from going stir-crazy. Almost all of these indoor activities for kids can be created with items you may already have in your home.
As always, be sure to click on the links to be taken to the original source where you will find the recipes and tutorials!
Non-Borax Galaxy Slime Recipe from Twodaloo
Bubble Bath Play Dough Recipe from The Idea Room
Edible No-Cook Fingerpaint Recipe from Fun at Home with Kids
Free Printable Cootie Catcher from Seven Thirty Three
Laundry Basket Skee Ball from Frugal Fun 4 Boys
Glue and Food Coloring Window Art from Smart School House
How to make Puffy Paint from One Little Project
Salt Painting: Fireworks from Busy Mommy Media
Cloud Dough Recipe from Powerful Mothering
Mini Mason Jar Aquariums from A Little Clarification
Dish Soap Silly Putty Recipe from The Idea Room
Bath Tub Paints Recipe from The Idea Room
Build Toothpick and Marshmallow Buildings from The Idea Room
Homemade Play Dough Recipe from The Idea Room
Make a Laser Obstacle Course from Inspirations For Your Life
Home Made Glow-In-The-Dark Slime from The Idea Room
Build a Snowman from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Balloon Rockets from Modern Parents Messy Kids
DIY Hopscotch Play Mat from A Girl and A Glue Gun via The Idea Room
Build a Play House out of Pool Noodles from ABCs to ACTs
Make Glowing Bath Water from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Build A City and Roads with Painter’s Tape from The Idea Room
Make Paper Beads for a Bracelet or Necklace from The Idea Room
Make Rainbow Rice for Playing In from My Kitchen Escapades
Make a Miniature Marshmallow Shooter from The Idea Room
Home Made Kids Paint from Happy Money Saver
Sea Foam Sensory Play from Twodaloo
Paint Snow Indoors from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Frozen Dice Games from The Idea Room
DIY Spin Art with a Salad Spinner
Paper Plate Crafts from Happy Hooligans
If you are looking for more Indoor Activity Ideas, check them out here: 10 FUN AND CREATIVE SNOW PLAY IDEAS FOR INDOORS AND OUT
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Creative Khadija says
How fun! thanks for sharing Amy :)
Not Another Baby Shop says
Thanks for the awesome fun ways to play with our kids. We are always looking for new things to keep our children amused without buying more toys or tv
Saada says
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Jennifer Tammy says
It’s been awhile since I’ve been on your site, and I just randomly clicked on a pin – I need to resubscribe! I convinced myself I could keep up with my favourite blogs without subscribing, lol, clearly not! So many genius ideas here – we’re stuck inside with -20 temperatures outside so this will come in handy!
The Idea Room Assistant says
Glad you are enjoying! Thank You!
These are great! Even though the weather is warmer here we’ve been having so much rain!! I’m definitely going to use some of these ideas
We just put lots of toys at home, and my son will choose his favorite toys and play there for hours.
Thats great!
These are some great ideas! love the slime!
Medina, Thank You!
Thanks!
nice ideea!!
I live in the Pacific Northwest on the rainy side of the mountains. These suggestions are just what I needed to add more to my basket of tricks!
Shared on my facebook page too:)
Bekki-So glad you found these helpful. Thanks for following along!
Thank you so much for these awesome ideas! I know this is a very old post, so I have no idea if you’ll see this :) But I would love to learn how to make the glue and food colouring window art from Still Parenting, however, I do not have access to this blog! Is there any chance you could please share the instructions with me? Thank you x
You can fin this same project and instructions here: https://www.smartschoolhouse.com/diy-crafts/stained-glass-art#_a5y_p=3725316