Fun and Engaging Indoor Activities for Kids (10 Years and Under)

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When kids are stuck indoors, whether due to weather or other circumstances, it can be challenging to keep them entertained. However, indoor activities can be just as exciting and enriching as outdoor play. Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or older kids, this list of fun and educational activities will ensure they stay active, engaged, and happy at home.

Here are some of the best indoor activities for kids aged 10 and under!

1. DIY Science Experiments

One very popular science experiments is the volcano experiment pictured above.

Supplies Needed:

• Baking soda and vinegar
• Food coloring
• Empty plastic bottles

Instructions:

1. Let kids mix baking soda and vinegar in a bottle to watch a fizzy reaction.
2. Add food coloring for a volcano effect.
3. Encourage them to make predictions and observations for a learning experience.

2. Baking and Decorating Cookies

Supplies Needed:

• Cookie dough or ingredients to make from scratch
• Cookie cutters
• Icing and sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Allow kids to mix and roll out the dough.
2. Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes.
3. Bake and decorate with colorful icing and sprinkles.

3. LEGO or Block Building Challenge

Supplies Needed:

• LEGO bricks or building blocks

Instructions:

1. Set a building challenge such as “build a castle” or “create a robot.”
2. Let kids design and build their creation.
3. Have them explain what they built and why.

4. DIY Indoor Bowling:

Supplies Needed:

• Plastic cups or empty bottles
• A soft ball

Instructions:

1. Arrange cups in a triangle formation like bowling pins.
2. Have kids roll a ball to knock them down.
3. Keep score and encourage friendly competition.

5. Craft Station

Supplies Needed:

• Construction paper, markers, glue, and stickers
• Pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and cotton balls

Instructions:

1. Set up a table with various craft materials.
2. Give kids a theme or let them create freely.
3. Display their artwork around the house.

6. Indoor Picnic

Supplies Needed:

• Picnic blanket
• Finger foods and snacks

Instructions:

1. Lay a blanket on the floor.
2. Pack a basket with sandwiches, fruit, and snacks.
3. Enjoy a fun indoor picnic!

7. Hide and Seek

Instructions:

1. Choose safe indoor hiding spots.
2. Take turns being the seeker and finding hidden players.

8. Paper Airplane Contest

Supplies Needed:

• Paper

Instructions:

1. Teach kids different ways to fold paper airplanes.
2. Have a contest to see which airplane flies the farthest.

9. Writing and Illustrating a Book

Supplies Needed:

• Blank paper
• Markers and crayons

Instructions:

1. Encourage kids to write their own short story.
2. Let them illustrate their book.
3. Bind the pages together and read their story aloud.

10. Puzzle Race

Supplies Needed:

• Two or more small puzzles

Instructions:

1. Set up puzzles for each participant.
2. Challenge them to complete the puzzle the fastest.

11. DIY Slime

Supplies Needed:

• Glue, baking soda, and contact lens solution
• Food coloring

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients to create slime.
2. Let kids stretch, mold, and play with it.

12. Cotton Ball Races

Supplies Needed:

• Straws
• Cotton balls

Instructions:

1. Set up a start and finish line.
2. Have kids blow cotton balls across the table using straws.

13. Indoor Hopscotch

Supplies Needed:

• Painter’s tape

Instructions:

1. Use tape to create a hopscotch grid.
2. Let kids jump through while counting numbers.

14. Freeze Dance Game

Instructions:

1. Play music and let kids dance.
2. Pause randomly—whoever freezes fastest wins!

Which activity will you try first? Do you have some to add? Let us know in the comments below!

Vanessa Rooney – LDS Mum

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