Fun Activities to Do with Kids at Home

Keep Your Kids Entertained with These Awesome Activities

When your kids are stuck at home, the hours can feel like an eternity. To help you out, we’ve come up with a list of 70 exciting activities that your kids can do at home. The best part is that most of these ideas can be easily set up using supplies you already have on hand.

70 Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy

1. Engage in a game of indoor hide and seek.
2. Conduct easy science experiments using common household items. We have 31 science experiment ideas to get you started.
3. Make DIY Gummy Bears from scratch.
4. Have a blast with Alexa and Siri by asking them kid-friendly and funny questions.
5. Make use of that extra amazon box with our list of 32 creative and educational activities you can do with a cardboard box.
6. Experience the thrill of a virtual roller coaster ride. For an immersive experience, stream the video on your TV and sit inside laundry baskets to feel like you’re really there. Check out our compilation of the 30 best virtual rides.
7. Try out a new cookie or cake recipe. You can even set up a camera or smartphone to film your very own cooking show!
8. Build a play kit using items from around the house to enhance your child’s imaginative play. We have some fantastic play kit ideas to inspire you.
9. Make delicious DIY fruit roll-ups.
10. Teach your kids essential life skills with our comprehensive list of 81 skills for every age.
11. Engage in some thrilling block play. We highly recommend the competitive STEM game, Blocks Rock!
12. Create a mancala counting game using an egg carton. Follow the instructions here to get started.
13. Go camping in the cozy confines of your living room.
14. Enjoy some quality time playing board games together.
15. Whip up your own batch of mouthwatering DIY Strawberry Pop-Tarts.
16. Design and embark on an exciting indoor treasure hunt.
17. Plan and nurture a family garden.
18. Make ice cream in a bag. We have a simple recipe that you can find here.
19. Create fascinating slime using our step-by-step instructions.
20. Set up an in-home nail salon and experiment with nail art techniques. We have some fabulous ideas to inspire you.
21. Dress up in your finest attire and have a fancy dinner party at home.
22. Craft a colorful piñata using our easy-to-follow instructions.
23. Create beautiful friendship bracelets.
24. Have fun blowing bubbles using our bubble solution recipe.
25. Teach your pet a new trick.
26. Grow your own rock candy with our simple instructions.
27. Have a cozy indoor picnic with your family.
28. Listen to an engaging audiobook or podcast together.
29. Try out Cosmic Kids Yoga for some mindful movement and relaxation.
30. Make paper fidget spinners using our creative ideas.
31. Set up a family bingo tournament by creating your own bingo cards.
32. Dive into your family history and create a fascinating family tree.
33. Let your kids take charge and create their own stop-motion movie. Learn how it works here.
34. Learn and play a new card game as a family.
35. Challenge yourself to master the art of juggling.
36. Explore the world of origami and create beautiful paper folding designs.
37. Have a blast playing with magnets on a cookie sheet.
38. Unleash your creativity and make a floor maze using painter’s tape.
39. Get creative with sidewalk chalk and turn your driveway into an artistic masterpiece.
40. Play indoor volleyball or soccer using balloons.
41. Throw a pizza party and try our delicious DIY Pizza Bagels recipe.
42. Compete with your family to see whose paper airplane can fly the farthest.
43. Embrace your inner fashionista and play dress up with your parents’ clothes.
44. Make refreshing homemade popsicles. We have a delightful recipe for you to try.
45. Explore your backyard and hunt for four-leaf clovers.
46. Write secret messages using lemon juice invisible ink. We have a recipe to guide you.
47. Play “I Spy” indoors or through the window.
48. Organize your closets and make them neat and tidy.
49. Connect with your loved ones through Facetime or Skype. Check out some tips on making Facetime meaningful.
50. Spoil yourself with a special breakfast in bed.
51. Host an elegant tea party at home.
52. Create a sensory bag using different textured materials for a unique tactile experience.
53. Make your own play-dough for hours of molding and shaping fun.
54. Set up a nature scavenger hunt in your backyard.
55. Step carefully and avoid the “lava” as you play the exciting game of “The Floor is Lava.”
56. Cuddle up on the couch and immerse yourselves in your favorite books.
57. Rearrange or redecorate your room for a fresh new look.
58. Enjoy a playful bath time with loads of bubbles.
59. Engage in a friendly pillow fight for some exhilarating fun.
60. Gather the family for a cozy movie night. We have a list of our top 10 all-time favorites.
61. Get active and create an exciting indoor obstacle course.
62. Have a music night and enjoy singing and dancing together as a family.
63. Construct a gigantic fort using blankets, chairs, and pillows.
64. Unleash your artistic side and paint with Kool-Aid using our simple technique.
65. Put on a delightful puppet show for your family and friends.
66. Create a memorable scrapbook filled with your favorite memories.
67. Play marbles on the floor and challenge each other to a thrilling game.
68. Engage in some brain-teasing fun with a challenging puzzle.
69. Spend some quality time folding clothes together and keeping everything neat.
70. Create a brand-new dessert from scratch and satisfy your sweet tooth.
71. Transform your home into a serene spa and enjoy a relaxing spa day in your bathrobes.
72. Challenge each other with a game of 20 Questions.
73. Create colorful creatures using pipe cleaners.
74. Make a captivating treasure bottle with our step-by-step instructions.
75. Let your creativity flow as you decorate your own T-shirt.
76. Brighten someone’s day by writing heartfelt letters to family and friends.
77. Build a bridge or building using toothpicks or Q-tips.
78. Play classic games like hangman or tic-tac-toe for some friendly competition.
79. Create a time capsule that can be opened in the future to reminisce about this unique time.

Bonus: 20 Activities to Enjoy with Your Toddler

Keep your toddlers entertained with these fun-filled activities:

1. Play “I Spy” around the house.
2. Build a cozy blanket fort using chairs, cushions, and blankets.
3. Set up a pretend grocery store using empty food containers and a shopping bag.
4. Stack plastic cups or building blocks to create towers.
5. Hide small toys around the house for an exciting indoor treasure hunt.
6. Dress up in costumes or old clothing for a fashion show.
7. Create a “sensory walk” using different textured materials on the floor.
8. Sort and match colored objects like toys or socks.
9. Freeze colored water in ice cube trays for ice cube painting.
10. Create a DIY bowling alley using empty water bottles and a soft ball.
11. Tell stories and act them out using stuffed animals or toys.
12. Transform a cardboard box into a car, train, or spaceship with the power of imagination and some markers.
13. Practice yoga or simple stretching exercises designed for kids.
14. Set up a DIY obstacle course using pillows, cushions, and other household items.
15. Use pipe cleaners to create fun animal shapes or bracelets.
16. Play “Simon Says” or “Follow the Leader” for some interactive fun.
17. Create a racetrack on the floor with masking tape for exciting toy car races.
18. Play a game of “Hot Potato” with a soft ball or stuffed toy.
19. Make shadow puppets on the wall using a flashlight.
20. Act out different animal movements with a thrilling game of “animal charades.”

Keep your kids engaged and entertained with these fantastic activities. For more information and to explore other exciting products, visit Thumbuddy To Love. Have a great time bonding with your little ones!