This post was made possible by my friend at Razor. This is not a compensated post.
Winter weather is approaching and you may not have the option of getting kids outside as often now…and bikes, skateboards, scooters, and electric rides may not be the perfect solution for kids with some energy….but, what about now that the kids are inside?
Razor Has Got Some Great Energy-Burning Activity Ideas Perfect For Indoor Play!
Get kids of all ages to unplug, get up, and MOVE, even inside, with ideas like:
Simon Says –
This classic game gets an indoor twist with commands like “Simon says hop to your pillow and back,” “Simon Says run up the stairs and back,” and “Simon Says bring me a spoon”
Dance Party –
Nothing gets kids going like a dance party! Pick a favorite playlist and crank up the jams! Learn a new move on YouTube or try a round of freeze dance, pausing your music and holding statue-still til it starts up again (Alexa is a great freeze dance partner!)
Tape Shapes –
Clear some space on a non-carpeted floor and use painter’s tape to make large triangles, rectangles, squares, and circles on the floor. Assign each child a starting space, then call moves like “crab walk to the circle,” “crawl to the square,” or “jump backwards to the rectangle.”
Balloon Ball –
Blow up some balloons, toss a sheet over two chairs to make a “net”, and serve up a round of indoor balloon volleyball – just don’t let that balloon touch the floor!
Laundry Basketball –
If your kids are bonkers for basketball, empty out a laundry basket and take turns tossing a Nerf ball into the basket, backing up two steps each time you score. See who can shoot from the farthest distance!
Soda Bottle Bowling –
Dig some empty soda or water bottles out of the recycling and set up an indoor bowling alley in your hallway. Roll a soft ball toward your targets and see who can knock down the most “pins” and reset them the fastest.
Long Jump –
Using painter’s tape, lay six 2-foot strips, each about a foot apart. Assign a starting spot and see who can jump the farthest!
Potato Pass –
Kids waddle their way toward a bucket or bowl – with a potato between their knees; see who can drop it in first in this half-baked indoor game! Make it tricky by placing the bucket in another room, forcing turns or steps along the way.
Be My Mirror –
Pair up your kids and assign a starter to make a series of moves while their partner tries to mirror what they’re doing. Get through the series and switch roles – miss one and begin again!
Hula Hoop Marathon –
Grab a hoop and set the timer to see who can last the longest. Expert “hoopers” can try swiveling their hula hoops on their necks, arms, and ankles.
Also Read: Most Popular Toys On My Daughter’s Wishlist This Season.
Just because they are playing inside doesn’t mean they have to be couch potatoes. Get creative and your kids will follow suit. And these can all be played outside as well!
A lot of great ideas here. I’ve found that kids really don’t care all that much what they are doing – they just want to be doing something. Any extra ideas to keep them busy are always appreciated #lilbitofeverything
I Think when everything gets back to normal I’m taking you to lunch yes with this list of indoor activities you helped save me now my kids are busy playing now I can get some work done ✅ thanks for sharing
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Thank you for sharing! Wonderful set of ideas to keep kids busy and creative at the same time. 🙂
I have also written a post on this topic your ideas are different from mine#alittlebitofeverything@_karendennis
I agree with you no reason to be a couch potato today we did some homeschool now a little fun time thanks for sharing
My boys love playing outside with their Razor brand scooter 🛴 it’s so cool they shared some great ideas to keep kids busy
I was starting to go crazy 😜 yes my kids every minute mom mom mom I’m bored now I’m ready to do some fun things thanks to this amazing post This will help keep them busy thanks 😊
You got some fun things to do with the little ones love all your creative ides this will be a big help for us in this hard time thanks for sharing
Some great ways to keep the kids entertained indoors,will be trying all the great ideas the inside bowling with soda bottles sounds fun for the whole family thanks for sharing