Kids Indoor DIY Party Games for Ages 6-10
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Hosting a party for kids aged 6-10 can be a fun yet challenging experience, especially when it comes to keeping them entertained. Indoor DIY party games are the perfect solution! These games are budget-friendly, easy to set up, and guarantee hours of fun. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just planning a weekend get-together, these indoor games are designed to keep kids active, engaged, and laughing.
1. Balloon Pop Treasure Hunt
What You Need:
- Balloons (one per child or more for extra fun)
- Small pieces of paper with clues or fun activities written on them
- A small prize or treat for the treasure
How to Play:
- Write clues or activities (like “Do a silly dance” or “Find the hidden toy”) on pieces of paper and place them inside balloons.
- Blow up the balloons and scatter them around the room.
- Have the kids pop the balloons by sitting on them or stomping on them to find the clues.
- Follow the clues to discover the treasure or complete the activities for extra fun.
Why It’s Fun: Kids love the excitement of popping balloons and the thrill of solving clues.
2. Indoor Obstacle Course
What You Need:
- Pillows, chairs, hula hoops, and other household items
- Tape for marking boundaries
How to Play:
- Set up an obstacle course using household items. For example:
- Crawl under a table.
- Jump over pillows.
- Balance on a line of tape.
- Time each child as they complete the course.
- Offer a small prize for the fastest time or for participation.
Why It’s Fun: This game gets kids moving and challenges their coordination and creativity.
3. DIY Ring Toss
What You Need:
- Paper plates (cut out the center to make rings)
- Bottles, cones, or paper towel rolls
- Paint or markers for decorating
How to Play:
- Decorate the rings and stands with colorful designs.
- Set up the stands at varying distances.
- Have the kids take turns tossing the rings onto the stands.
- Award points based on the difficulty of the toss.
Why It’s Fun: The competitive element and the DIY aspect make this game a hit.
4. Freeze Dance
What You Need:
- A music player or phone
- A playlist of fun, upbeat songs
How to Play:
- Play music and let the kids dance freely.
- Pause the music randomly; when it stops, the kids must freeze.
- Any child who moves is out, and the last one standing wins.
Why It’s Fun: Dancing is a great way to burn energy, and the element of surprise keeps kids engaged.
5. Cup Stack Relay
What You Need:
- Plastic cups (at least 10 per team)
- A flat surface
How to Play:
- Divide the kids into teams.
- Set up a stack of cups for each team at one end of the room.
- One at a time, each child must run to the stack, rearrange it into a pyramid, and then run back.
- The first team to complete the relay wins.
Why It’s Fun: Combines physical activity with focus and teamwork.
6. Sock Toss
What You Need:
- Rolled-up socks
- Laundry baskets or buckets
- Tape for marking distances
How to Play:
- Set up baskets at different distances from a starting line.
- Assign points to each basket based on its difficulty to reach.
- Let the kids take turns tossing socks into the baskets.
- The player with the highest score wins.
Why It’s Fun: Easy to set up and turns household items into a competitive challenge.
7. Charades for Kids
What You Need:
- Slips of paper with simple phrases or actions (e.g., “Pretend to be a cat,” “Fly like a bird”)
- A bowl to hold the slips
How to Play:
- Write down actions or characters on slips of paper and place them in a bowl.
- Have the kids take turns drawing a slip and acting it out without speaking.
- The other kids must guess what they are acting out.
Why It’s Fun: Encourages creativity and laughter as kids interpret silly actions.
8. Indoor Scavenger Hunt
What You Need:
- A list of items to find (e.g., a red toy, a sock, a book with animals on the cover)
- Small prizes for completing the hunt
How to Play:
- Create a list of items that can be found around the house.
- Give each child a copy of the list.
- Let the kids race to find the items and bring them back to a designated spot.
- The first one to find all the items wins a prize.
Why It’s Fun: Combines problem-solving with a sense of adventure.
9. Puzzle Race
What You Need:
- Multiple small puzzles (20-50 pieces each)
- A flat surface for assembling
How to Play:
- Divide the kids into teams or let them work individually.
- Give each team or player a puzzle to complete.
- The first to finish their puzzle wins.
Why It’s Fun: Encourages teamwork and problem-solving.
Tips for a Successful Indoor Party
- Set Up in Advance: Prepare all materials and set up stations before the party begins to avoid interruptions.
- Encourage Participation: Make sure all games have roles for every child to stay engaged.
- Keep it Safe: Use soft or non-breakable materials for indoor play.
- Offer Prizes: Small prizes or certificates add excitement and motivation.
- Be Flexible: Adapt the games to fit your space and the energy level of the kids.
Conclusion
Indoor DIY party games for kids aged 6-10 are a fantastic way to keep the fun going, regardless of the weather. From creative challenges like charades to active games like obstacle courses, these ideas are sure to create unforgettable memories for your little partygoers. Best of all, they’re easy to set up and guaranteed to keep everyone entertained. Gather your materials, set the stage, and let the fun begin!
Do you have fun games to share? Drop them in the comments below.
I hope you have loads of fun,
Vanessa Rooney – LDS Mum