Are you going stir crazy inside? I’m so excited to reveal a collection of indoor activities for kids during winter.
From homemade snow to handprint art, there is so much to do in your home during the winter. Many people are bundling up to head outdoors in the cold, but my asthma keeps me inside. I thought it would be fun to share some of the awesome activities for kids during winter. These ideas are also great winter activities for kids during Covid. Here’s to making the best of being stuck indoors!
10 Indoor Activities for Families During Covid
- Family Game Night – Everyone picks a snack to share!
- At Home Spa Day – Makeovers for the whole family with a fashion show and photoshoot
- Cupcake Wars or a Bake-Off – “Who can make the best chocolate chip cookies?”
- Scavenger Hunt with a prize for the team that finishes first
- Movie Theater at Home – Print tickets and set up a mini concession stand with popcorn and candy from the dollar store
- Camp inside a homemade fort
- Host a THEME night – ideas include: beach/tropical vacation, Mexican or Italian food, pick a country to research, read this article for more ideas
- Karaoke Night
- Tie Dye Fun: pillowcases, socks, t-shirts, etc.
- Have a contest to see who can build the best robot/castle/creation using items from the recycling bin
Easy Crafts for Kids
Handprint Valentines Craft– Caitlin Houston Blog
Handprint Flower Craft– Caitlin Houston Blog
Handprint Salt Dough Hearts– Caitlin Houston Blog
Tip: Pick up an DIY ART KIT from a local shop!
My daughters loved creating a Valentine’s Day craft from Painted by the Shore last Valentine’s Day. Check your local Art Shops for DIY Art Kits. We have two wonderful places in town called SPLAT and Catalyst Art Studio. Another fun idea is to call a local bakery to ask if they offer DIY Decorate Your Own Cookie Kits.
Snowflake Stenciling by Simple Moments Stick
DIY Stress Balls– It Happens In a Blink
Here are the BEST Indoor Activities for Kids During Winter
Free Things to do with the Kids at Home or BEAT CABIN FEVER by Caitlin Houston Blog
Feed the Snowman: by Busy Toddler
https://busytoddler.com/2017/12/feed-snowman-activity/
Indoor Toys to Burn Energy – The Vintage Modern Wife
Free Winter Matching Printable Game – Simply Bessy
18 Best Board Games for Kids– The Strategist
Cooking Activities for Kids
Snow Ice Cream – Our Tiny Nest
Recipes to Make with the Kids– Weelicious
Ice Cream in a Bag: Changing Matter Experiment– Around the Kampfire
Experiments to do with Kids
How to make Fake Snow – Simply Bessy
Milk to Plastic Science Experiment– How Wee Learn
DIY Sensory Bottles– Especially Education
No Cook Playdough– Twin Mom Refreshed
I need to try some of these. I’m definitely feeling burnt out with being stuck inside all day with the kids.
DEFINITELY GOING TO BE PASSING THESE ALONGS TO MY FRIENDS WITH CHILDREN!!! SO MANY GREAT IDEAS HERE!
XX REBECCA // THECRYSTALPRESS.COM
These are such creative ideas! I don’t have kids, but am I nutty for thinking some of these would even be fun to enjoy as an adult? Haha! Sometimes I need a “childlike mentality day.” Such an awesome list of activities.
I love these ideas! So creative and much needed for me and my kids as well!
kileen
cute & little
I need to try making snow ice cream this year! I’ve never done it. Cute ideas!!
Ohhhhh so timely! Thank you!!
These are such cute ideas! I’ll have to forward this post to my sister in law who has a two-year-old and is looking for ways to keep him entertained!