Whether you are like the many parents who are trying to figure out what they can do to keep their kids active, or if you know that your children don’t want to go outside, here are some fun ideas for being active indoors. The most important thing is making sure that your children get enough exercise and entertainment. This way, you’re guaranteed that they’ll be healthier and happier as well!
1. Have a dance party
2. Play a game of tag with them
3. Play a competitive game like Uno or snap
4. Throw them a birthday party
5. Play on the floor with LEGOs
Keep kids active and entertained when they don’t want to go outside
Keep kids entertained by making playthings out of things around the house! There are many tools and DIY projects to make outdoor play more fun indoors. This year, parents can make DIY street furniture for kids to play with while they wait for their parents to get ready in the morning. There are even outdoor furniture ideas for enjoying an afternoon outside.
A dance party
Even though your child may still be a bit young, it is never too early to get your child involved in some dance classes. Try hosting a dance party to get them moving. If your child doesn’t want to get up and dance, then get them some music. You can also get a slow song on the stereo. Have the dance party in the living room, but make sure the furniture is arranged so that you can easily get around the room. Have enough lighting so that they don’t get distracted. If you are concerned that they might get hurt, then make sure that you are holding onto them. Have them dance from one piece of furniture to the other.
A family party
Many parents don’t want to throw birthday parties, but if your children are old enough, they may be able to take part.
A game of tag
Dance Party
Lego Ideas
Flip book ideas:
6. Play a word association game
7. Play ping pong with their favorite color
8. Practice hand-eye coordination
9. Make it into a game: Let’s see how many soccer balls we can juggle at once!
10. Spin a quarter
11. Use their own toothpaste or finger paint on their face
12. Draw with them and see how many colors they can remember
13. Draw with chalk
14. Play a board game with their old toys and games that they’re no longer interested in
15. Play Hungry Hungry Hippos with their favorite foods
16. Make a mobile
17. Float their favorite toy in a bowl of water
18. Use Play-Doh to make letters
19. Make colored slime
Uno or snap
WHY: You can use your own imagination!
WHY NOT: Depending on the age of your nannusays, either of these can be too violent or too irritating.
The beauty of these games is that they are about as cheap and easy to set up as any other activity, and the kids love them. The only thing you need to buy is the cards or dice, and you can get them at any stationery store for less than $5, so this is a great activity to start. Once you have it, you can always modify it a little by adding a few toys or building blocks. My boys LOVE this game, and I hope you will too!
Legos
WHY: Kids love Legos. Not only is this a great low-tech hobby that uses their imagination, but it also lets them build what they want.
Throw them a birthday party
This is one of those parenting moments that are inevitable. And there’s no way around it. You will have to deal with it, so you might as well embrace it! Be sure to take some pictures and videos, and share them on social media, for everyone to see.
1. Play a game of tag
2. Play a competitive game like Uno or snap
3. Throw them a birthday party
4. Play with LEGOs
5. Throw them a pizza party
Just because you don’t want them to go outside, doesn’t mean you don’t want to see them play. This is a great activity for all ages.
This will keep them occupied for a good amount of time, so you can get other things done around the house. Try to go with the sort of activity that they will like.
Play on the floor with LEGOs
Growing up, my parents used to play an active role in my daily adventures, and we had great childhood memories. Whether we were playing with Barbie or building with Legos, I learned a lot about becoming comfortable with being active and staying active as an adult. Here are some of the important things I learned from my parents when I was younger.
1. Be active every day.
2. Play every day, every chance you get.
3. Eat healthy foods that will help with the effects of being active.
4. Put your toys away when you are finished playing so you can go play some more.
My parents taught me valuable lessons, not only about staying active, but about the importance of a healthy diet and keeping a positive attitude.
