Whereas before you could rely on a daily run around in the park or backyard-based activities, the cold, grey, and rainy outdoor conditions have severely limited the options for playtime. That’s not to say keeping kids engaged and entertained while inside is an impossible task by any means, it just takes a little bit more planning and creativity.
Getting the kids hooked on a game or project not only keeps them happy, but it should also allow you to have some much needed time for yourself.
Keep scrolling to see our top 13 ideas for indoor activities the kids will love and will help you all get through the winter lockdown with your sanity intact.
If you have the patience to be the audience for a budding musician, this kit is a double win because not only does it allow kids to have the fun of building it themselves, they can then spend hours practicing how to play their favourite songs.
RRP: £48
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When children are proud of their projects they love nothing more than to display them with pride, so once they’ve coloured in this fun space-themed pillowcase they can keep it on their bed to show it off forevermore.
RRP: £14.95
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DON’T MISS:
With the stay at home orders that are currently in place, chances are there some friends and family that the kids are missing dearly.
This kit comes with everything they need to write their loved ones a letter and catch them up on what they’ve missed.
RRP: £7.99
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Obviously, traditional darts isn’t a kid-friendly activity, but this set comes with stick balls and safety darts so they can have all of the fun with none of the danger.
Another great part about darts is you get more skilled as you practice, so kids can entertain themselves for hours trying to get that elusive bull’s eye.
RRP: £14.99
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Regular board games are fun enough, but oftentimes kids get sick of sitting still after a while.
The best part of this game is that you create a real-life board game in your home, full of fun challenges and educational questions that carry you through a race to the finish line using the giant game cards.
RRP: £24.99
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Who doesn’t love a little magic? This set is filled with a whopping 225 magic tricks for kids to learn and perfect, and then maybe even host a little magic show for the family once they’ve mastered the craft.
RRP: £24.99
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This one will take a bit of floor space for the kids to run around a bit, but other than that this game is gloriously simple.
All they have to do is wear the velcro vests and throw balls at each other in a fun game of dodgeball.
RRP: £15.09
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Twister is a classic for a reason, and that’s because it’s a game that’s entertained generations of children without ever getting old.
RRP: £17.99
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An exciting, strategic version of Russian Roulette that involved exploding kittens, this is a game that guarantees giggles.
RRP: £19.99
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This one will take a bit of planning, but once you’ve set it up the kids can entertain themselves for hours completing the scavenger hunt.
RRP: £8.50
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Do you have a kid that loves space? Help foster their curiosity with this Space Box that has six educational (but still fun) space-themed activities.
RRP: £19.99
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A craft project that allows them to display their works of art in a fun snow globe that they will love to show off.
RRP: £7.95
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Little ones with a passion for fashion will adore making and then getting to wear their tye-dye creations.
RRP: £18.99
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