Stuck inside

Stuck inside

Easy, fun ways to keep everyone entertained when you're stuck indoors.

Rainy day? Too hot to go out? Just don't feel like leaving the house? This playlist is packed with simple, engaging activities to keep kids (and grownups) entertained inside. From creative games to low-prep challenges, these ideas turn being stuck indoors into an opportunity for playful fun.

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Magic growing worms experiment

Magic growing worms experiment

Create wiggly, rainbow-coloured "worms" from tissues or kitchen roll that grow and reveal hidden colours when you water them.

Animal workout

Animal workout

Call out an animal and move like it - hop, stomp, slither, crawl, or stretch. A playful burst of movement perfect for active moods, brain breaks, or shaking off the wiggles.

2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint

2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint

A quick, taste-safe fingerpaint made from yoghurt and food colouring - perfect for babies, toddlers, and anyone who loves messy, hands-on sensory play.

Magnetic tile pulley

Magnetic tile pulley

Build a simple pulley using magnetic tiles and household items. A hands-on STEM invitation that sparks curiosity, problem-solving, and pretend play.

Rainbow rocks

Rainbow rocks

Decorate rocks with chalk or paint for an easy and creative outdoor art activity

Car watching game

Car watching game

A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next

Pick-up sticks

Pick-up sticks

A simple, timeless game that sharpens fine motor skills and concentration for kids and brings a wave of nostalgia for grownups.

Dress for your inner child

Dress for your inner child

Inner Child Joy

Pull out something playful from your wardrobe and wear it, just because it sparks joy.

Draw with your opposite hand

Draw with your opposite hand

Inner Child Joy

This playful art activity invites you to draw with your opposite hand as a way of letting go of perfectionism, reconnect with their inner child, and find joy in the imperfect. It helps quiet the inner critic, spark laughter, and create space for authentic self-expression.

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Send a joy card

Send a joy card

Inner Child Joy

We tend to send a card to someone twice a year, for birthdays and Christmas. Why not send a card when you are thinking of them, when they have launched something in business, when you are proud of them, or when they have simply crossed your mind and made you smile.

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