Bitingly frigid weather poses pitfalls for young and old alike. As a parent of young children though, the challenge lies in how to keep your active kids entertained indoors when the temperature becomes too extreme outside. They’re bound to get cranky due to boredom unless you engage them with compelling activities. Therefore, the CuteMonster™ team has come up with a list of ideas to diminish the possibility of kids plunging into cabin fever meltdown.
Active indoors games:
- Duck Duck Goose – a classic which only requires a small space and a couple of participants.
- Musical Chairs – A few chairs (small stepping stools work well too) and music.
- Play Catch – Make use of an open space free of clutter and breakable items. You’ll need a plush ball or bean bag. Mix it up the type of play (seated or standing) based on the ages of the kids as well as the available playing area.
- Create a home Physical Education class. Just keep it simple. For example: Jumping Jacks. Not only do they get exercise, but you can incorporate counting games into the mix.
- Build a fort – Make use of pillows, sheets, etc. to build a fort. Kids can use their imagination for interactive play. Storm the castle anyone?
- Have a Music Jam – Play guitar? Even if your playing causes the neighborhood dogs to sing, it doesn’t matter. The point is to just break out some instruments, play them, and let them belt out some songs to their heart’s content. If you don’t have any instruments on hand make use of pots, spoons, pillows, boxes, etc.
- For kids 3 and older, the Nintendo Switch offers interactive entertainment which really gets kids moving and excited. I’m not usually a proponent of video games for young children, but this particular game console is geared towards fun active play.
When the children are ready to cool down you can always direct them to more sedate interactive activities such as craft building, painting, coloring, drawing, card games, and reading. Books can be used as a catalyst for imaginative play. Perhaps they can act out the stories. The possibilities are endless.
Please comment below with your go-to suggestions for safe, fun, and compelling active indoor activities for kids.
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