Indoor Activities

Screen-free indoor play ideas, games, and activities for kids of all ages.

Cooking and Baking Activities to Do with Kids: 15 Best Ideas

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For general kitchen safety guidance with kids, see this U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission overview, and check out our more hands-on activity ideas for kids. Handing a kid a whisk and a mixing bowl can feel like signing up for extra cleanup — but a little flour on the counter buys a surprising amount of … Read more

Easy Toddler Art Projects: 15 Best Ideas for Ages 2-4

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For more on why process-focused art matters at this age, see this NAEYC overview of early childhood development, and check out our more hands-on activity ideas for kids. Looking for easy toddler art projects that are simple to set up and genuinely fun for ages 2-4? Below are 15 favorites, organized by type. Somewhere between … Read more

Boredom Buster Ideas for Kids: 20 Best Options for Ages 6-10

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For more on healthy boredom, see the American Academy of Pediatrics’ HealthyChildren.org resources, and browse more indoor activities for kids on Family Hobby Hub. “I’m bored” might be the four most dreaded words of summer break or a rainy Saturday. The instinct is to fix it immediately — but a little boredom is actually doing … Read more

Easy Activities for Babies: 15 Best Ideas for Ages 6-12 Months

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For more on infant development, see the CDC’s developmental milestones guide, and browse more indoor activities for kids on Family Hobby Hub. Somewhere between rolling over and taking those first wobbly steps, your baby is turning into a tiny scientist — testing what happens when a spoon hits the floor, how a stacking cup fits … Read more