{"id":79064,"date":"2025-12-18T15:13:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T23:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=79064"},"modified":"2026-01-16T08:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:00:31","slug":"indoor-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/indoor-activities-for-kids\/79064","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate List of 70+ Indoor Activities for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\" style=\"color:#fae550;background-color:#7956c5\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ae92e9\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding\" style=\"font-size:4.5rem\"><strong>The Ultimate List of 70+ Indoor Activities for Kids<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab4468b64653459fc4e612c86da649be\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Get games, learning ideas, and physical activities to keep little ones busy indoors\u2014including lots of screen-free activities!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-3rem-padding aofl-waysToShare is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cac72e5565515bed76b2ed0d621b23ca\" 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style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aa016f2c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4a71b2f2871545976318f89d44d1b91\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><a href=\"#importance\" title=\"\">The Importance of Indoor Play<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7eb1c0472d14099d8c57e9c778c9ea96\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#how-to\" title=\"\">How to Create Kid-Friendly Indoor Playspaces<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38046825e5981c01485a9c09cc32c014\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#toddlers\" title=\"\">Top 5 Indoor Play Ideas for Toddlers<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-713262e0ac280af7f08a6b35bee6cbff\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#preschool\" title=\"\">Top 5 Indoor Play Ideas for Preschoolers<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9c08a6a7510aaae2f2eaf974d628e57\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#kindergarteners\" title=\"\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Top 5 Indoor Play Ideas for <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Kindergarteners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35a4a5fabd532f94965232ae3a615582\" id=\"first-second\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#first-second-grade\" title=\"\">Top 5 Indoor Play Ideas for First and Second Grade<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ee23318774ce7c20fe3781a0fdd6095\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#screen-free\" title=\"\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Screen-Free Indoor Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67a28dd7d58939ea4552867241680ecc\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><a href=\"#physical\" title=\"\"><strong><strong>Physical Indoor Play Ideas<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>for Kids<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39f350d75a60731bd53cffb9c5a0cffa\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#winter-rainy\" title=\"\">Winter &amp; Rainy Day Weather Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62794ac4e1579589d0e8afe673987413\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#indoor-games\" title=\"\">Quick &amp; Easy Indoor Games<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8b5f5cd33dca397eb1bbb0d88109c79\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><a href=\"#learning\" title=\"\">Educational Indoor Activities for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading first-second anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-514eba0fe20d0e5b5dab2e7ec62032f4\" id=\"importance\"><strong>The Importance of Indoor Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34740e06359ed2be37487a65ff71946c\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Experts agree that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/a-parents-guide-to-play-based-learning\/8199\">play is a vital part of childhood<\/a>, helping kids build strong bodies, well-developed brains, and key social skills<\/strong>. While outdoor spaces give kids plenty of room to run and roam while playing, sometimes the weather, illness, or schedules keep them indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5f9a827fadc97c3782a64c82dcd79a4b\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">It&#8217;s important to find indoor play ideas for kids that give them the chance to explore, create, learn, and move. Screens can be part of these indoor activities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/screen-time-and-education-apps-finding-a-balance\/76022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">especially when it comes to learning<\/a>, but balancing screen time with active and engaging activities brings benefits for kids&#8217; bodies and brains. <strong>Having a broad selection of indoor play ideas to pick from is helpful on days that don&#8217;t permit outdoor exploration.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll find over 70 different ways to help kids get creative, active, and learning while enjoying the great indoors through play!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--periwinkle-mist);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--periwinkle-mist);border-left-width:5px;background-color:#dee3ff6e\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9af4cc08bc1bf8a09269d2dc930ff0ed\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0\">&#8220;Play is the foundation of learning, creativity, self-expression, and constructive problem-solving.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-link-color wp-elements-2429d7d7f5f88e691bc7042caf284220\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/about\/play-quotes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dr. Susan Linn, psychiatrist and expert on creative play<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group site_width_page_content\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a3d62dfd93be91b3327e458ac07dcd2\" id=\"how-to\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:2px;color:#4d0084;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>How to Create Kid-Friendly Indoor Playspaces<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-443e6e07968ac7c547d5e67b4f8064d1\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Many kids have rooms full of toys, books, and games, but good indoor play requires more than just materials. Children need safe, open places for play, where they can freely experiment, create, make messes, and socialize with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-330d4341e2cde95694c168de9ee87d38\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><strong>A thoughtfully-designed play area nurtures imagination, problem-solving, and emotional growth<\/strong>. Consider these factors when creating a space for fun activities at home or school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-left-width:5px;background-color:#fffcf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2611\ufe0f Safety First:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Anchor heavy furniture; cover outlets; remove choking hazards<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-left-width:5px;background-color:#fffcf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2611\ufe0f Diverse Play Zones:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Create areas for active play, creativity, and quiet time<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-left-width:5px;background-color:#fffcf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2611\ufe0f Engaging Materials:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Provide open-ended, age-appropriate toys<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-left-width:5px;background-color:#fffcf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2611\ufe0f Movement Space:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Allow room for physical activities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-left-width:5px;background-color:#fffcf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2611\ufe0f Toy Rotation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Regularly change out toys to maintain interest<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--azure-mist);border-left-width:5px;background-color:#fffcf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2611\ufe0f Adult Participation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Engage in play to support learning and social skills<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e97593a5c426905e011b62305b4101d5\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">In the right play environments, kids rarely need help finding ways to have fun. But it doesn\u2019t hurt to have some tricks up your sleeve for those days when they just can\u2019t seem to think of what to do next. <strong>Our big list of indoor play ideas for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary kids provides activities for learning, creativity, physical movement, and more!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8db51bb778f281e11537466c81f281a\" id=\"toddlers\"><strong>Our Top 5 Indoor Play Ideas for Toddlers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cd40bbb7bf04a9f73d51a0439e4e99cf\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Beach Sensory Bin<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/toddler-playing-in-sensory-sand-table-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A young child playing in a sand tray with cookie cutters. \" class=\"wp-image-79664\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/toddler-playing-in-sensory-sand-table-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/toddler-playing-in-sensory-sand-table-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/toddler-playing-in-sensory-sand-table-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd1d5e5ed17c8287a90305b0a60fdf0f\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Just because you\u2019re stuck inside doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy a day at the beach! Fill a bin with sand and add shovels, scoops, and other sand toys. Throw in small toy beach creatures like fish, crabs, and starfish too. For a more authentic experience, divide the bin in two and put water on one side and sand on the other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#FCA311;border-style:dashed;border-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8368\" height=\"9192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABC-hard-shade-hand-out-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70450\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-556db30e1f6b12771d608b9e58001858\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\"><strong><em>Tip: <\/em><\/strong>If the house is warm enough, lean into the theme even more, and let kids dress in their swimsuits for this indoor play activity.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-79ae0a6a423c4ab3ba1c040df627f243\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong><strong>Tweezer Transfer<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-sorting-with-tweezers-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A young child using tweezers to transfer candies from one dish to another. \" class=\"wp-image-79665\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-sorting-with-tweezers-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-sorting-with-tweezers-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-sorting-with-tweezers-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-135593bf292a5980cc29b6770e735041\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Gather a selection of items in different colors like pom poms or small toys. Use dot stickers to label the wells of a muffin tin with different colors, and give kids a pair of plastic tweezers sized for small fingers. Kids use the tweezers to sort the items into the appropriate wells, practicing sorting and colors too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#FCA311;border-style:dashed;border-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8368\" height=\"9192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABC-hard-shade-hand-out-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70450\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8dd8036e1e3a1907af7ad46ce8717378\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\"><strong><em>Tip: <\/em><\/strong>This activity gives little hands some practice with fine motor skills, making it a valuable way to learn through play. <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-976b21eafbd15e3a5a67a1427fbcfd07\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong><strong>Tallest Tower<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dad-child-blocks-stem-kindergarten.jpg\" alt=\"A young child and father building a tower together. \" class=\"wp-image-40341\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dad-child-blocks-stem-kindergarten.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dad-child-blocks-stem-kindergarten-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dad-child-blocks-stem-kindergarten-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8673eb488f25ad0ac93098e07384ca2\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Here\u2019s a simple game that kids never tire of: How tall of a tower can you build? Use traditional items like wooden blocks, LEGO bricks, and other building toys. Or, think outside the box and try items like paper cups or cardboard boxes instead. (Don\u2019t be surprised when the best part is knocking the tower down at the end!)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#FCA311;border-style:dashed;border-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8368\" height=\"9192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABC-hard-shade-hand-out-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70450\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\"><strong><em>Tip: <\/em><\/strong>If your child loves the idea stacking, they&#8217;ll love our free-to-play online game, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/monster-stacking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Monster Stacking<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0f6beb82b1a620e0eca49aecb5199d9f\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong><strong>Pipe Cleaner Shapes<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e71699a7937b72205745e441388863ac\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">A bag of pipe cleaners can provide hours of fun! Practice twisting them into 2D shapes like circles, squares, and triangles. For a challenge, try making 3D shapes like cubes or pyramids. It\u2019s also a lot of fun to simply twist them together into abstract sculptures for display, using your imagination and creativity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#FCA311;border-style:dashed;border-radius:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8368\" height=\"9192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ABC-hard-shade-hand-out-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70450\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:0\"><strong><em>Tip: <\/em><\/strong>Get more practice with shapes with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/shapes-coloring-pages-for-kids\/16693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">free printable shape coloring pages.<\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-34d4d03f7308cdae037d58e57b3c4a71\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong><strong>Zipper Bag Finger Painting<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/children-finger-painting-in-plastic-bag-indoor-play-1.jpg\" alt=\"Young children pushing paint around a plastic sheet for a fun indoor learning activity. \" class=\"wp-image-79668\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/children-finger-painting-in-plastic-bag-indoor-play-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/children-finger-painting-in-plastic-bag-indoor-play-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/children-finger-painting-in-plastic-bag-indoor-play-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2863e4507c3525bb612f8a2a873f94d\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">A no-mess painting activity for little ones? Yes, please! You\u2019ll need a large zipper bag and some washable paints, plus clear packing tape. Add a few squirts of paint into the bag (one color, or mix a few). Seal the bag and add an extra layer of packing tape across the top for safety. Then, smooth the bag out flat, spreading out the paint. Lay it on a flat surface, and let kids use their fingers to make designs in the paint. Smooth it out for a clean \u201ccanvas\u201d to start over again!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-248295e53f226f8a0a360cd3325ae00e\" id=\"preschool\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Our<\/strong> <strong>Top 5 Indoor Play Ideas for Preschoolers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4c65c9a7fcc1ef3b60252c6bd2d716da\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong><strong>Pretzel and Marshmallow Building<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A young child playing with marshmallows and pretzels building things in this fun indoor activities. \" class=\"wp-image-36548\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1.4151616912134113;width:753px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-1200x848.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-1536x1085.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-2048x1447.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51ca26710a2c1418362cc80ac4037a5a\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">This is an easy STEM activity for young learners, and all you need are disposable pretzel sticks and marshmallows (the bigger ones are easier to work with). Show kids how to use the marshmallows as connectors between pretzels to build lots of different 2D and 3D shapes. Once they get the hang of it, they can design pretzel-and-marshmallow houses, bridges, towers, and all sorts of other structures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-22c61dbc0e1c108d194092eeef77a59d\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong><strong>Letter Crafts<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>&amp; Printables<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Letter-G-Crafts-vs-2.png\" alt=\"Fun letter g craft activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"wp-image-50362\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Letter-G-Crafts-vs-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Letter-G-Crafts-vs-2-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Letter-G-Crafts-vs-2-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sq-Image-Letter-B-Coloring-Page.png\" alt=\"Free printable letter b coloring pages for kids from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"wp-image-60103\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sq-Image-Letter-B-Coloring-Page.png 456w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sq-Image-Letter-B-Coloring-Page-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15403073ba6de8c57a862a5ec5d0ddbd\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Sneak a little learning into craft time by using letters as the basis for some adorable crafts! Turn an A into an alligator, a C into a cat, or Q into a queen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/alphabet-crafts-for-preschoolers\/63737\">Check out this huge roundup of crafts for every single letter<\/a>, along with free alphabet printables you can use to make them even easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-36d95f0a2a457c56fc02e9b05fbb000e\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Move Like an Animal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41d9472d534f9dee53194c08f134f072\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Work out some of the wiggles with this active indoor play idea! Write different animal names (or pictures) on index cards, then shuffle them up and lay them face down. One player draws a card and names the way that animal moves. (Example, \u201cIt\u2019s a rabbit. Rabbits hop!\u201d) As they do so, they use that motion to go from one end of the room to the other and back again. Repeat as many times as you like. Animal sounds are optional, but definitely add to the fun! (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/herbivore-omnivore-and-carnivore-animal-words\/54358\">Get a big list of animal names here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3ad4f1be6fd5ea7488acdebd2eb2783b\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Keepy Uppy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/adult-and-kids-playing-with-balloon-inoor-play.png\" alt=\"A young family playing with a balloon trying to keep it in the air in this fun indoor activity. \" class=\"wp-image-79680\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;width:662px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/adult-and-kids-playing-with-balloon-inoor-play.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/adult-and-kids-playing-with-balloon-inoor-play-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/adult-and-kids-playing-with-balloon-inoor-play-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-943e7ddf3c1c5d03ee474d3855905a38\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Take a cue from everyone\u2019s favorite canine family and see how long you can keep a big balloon up in the air! It probably won\u2019t pop if it hits the ground, but kids will enjoy pretending it might. They can bat the balloon with their hands, feet, head, or any other part of the body, as long as they keep it up-up-up!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0fc2dea3ae29f133cc8e5e5cd74c26ed\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Line Tracing and Cutting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Featured-Image_Cutting_PrintableWorksheets.png\" alt=\"Free printable cutting sheets for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-28297\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Featured-Image_Cutting_PrintableWorksheets.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Featured-Image_Cutting_PrintableWorksheets-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Featured-Image_Cutting_PrintableWorksheets-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5a8c9d699b81eb02aba981b6da2c0e2\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Try this easy indoor play activity for preschoolers to give kids work on prewriting and fine motor skills. Use these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/cutting-practice-worksheets\/28295\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">free printable cutting worksheets<\/a>, or draw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/tracing-lines\/7095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">dotted lines, curves, and other shapes on pieces of pape<\/a>r. First, kids trace the lines with a pencil or crayon. Then, they use kid-safe scissors to practice their cutting skills. This is a great way to use up scrap paper too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffbe8f33\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d0d46c14b371b3d1da3e9b5c0408aed\" id=\"kindergarteners\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Our<\/strong> <strong>Top 5 Indoor Play Ideas for Kindergarten<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f845134e9d2d26d691b8a3be4537304e\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>DIY Puzzles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-doing-a-puzzle-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"Tow children putting a puzzle together in this fun DIY indoor activity for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-79684\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-doing-a-puzzle-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-doing-a-puzzle-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-doing-a-puzzle-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff5953b8babd1a34afc5a7ff5ce7fbdb\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Start by drawing a picture on a piece of cardstock. Then, cut the picture into puzzle pieces, and see how fast you can put it back together again! You can also try this indoor play idea with pictures from magazines or old books, gluing them onto the cardstock and letting it dry before you cut it up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8144bee10556ca709faa92f2c77cd0be\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Sock Ball Toss<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92266a99c779eecfdc8bce6f7e2f2556\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Show kids how to roll a pair of socks into a ball. Then, set out some bins or baskets at different distances from the starting point. Kids take turns tossing socks into the baskets, keeping score as they go. You can add some learning to this screen-free activity for kids by labeling the baskets with numbers. The goal is to toss exactly the right number of sock balls into each bin\u2014without missing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-01c235b730044f376a670b0cdc274152\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Color by Letter\/Number<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Featured-Image_Color_by_Number_PrintableWorksheets.png\" alt=\"Free printable color by letter and color by number pages for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-22760\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Featured-Image_Color_by_Number_PrintableWorksheets.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Featured-Image_Color_by_Number_PrintableWorksheets-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Featured-Image_Color_by_Number_PrintableWorksheets-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6aa9671c58900251b4a15677ffe8895d\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Here\u2019s a classic indoor play idea activity for kindergarteners! Print out our free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/color-by-number-worksheets\/22243\">color-by-number<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/color-by-letter-worksheets\/27550\">color-by-letter<\/a> worksheets and keep them in a bin with crayons or markers for a quick rainy day play idea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-93b8ca971f50899bb097da70219de8a2\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Anything-But-a-Brush Painting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F-for-fork.jpg\" alt=\"A fun painting with a fork activity for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-32575\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1.332493495823634;width:662px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F-for-fork.jpg 2100w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F-for-fork-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F-for-fork-1200x901.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F-for-fork-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F-for-fork-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/F-for-fork-2048x1537.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f66adb60c00fb285ddf6cf9be89df69\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">This creative indoor activity has one simple rule: you can use anything but a paintbrush! Some ideas include cotton balls, cotton swabs, fingers, toes, feathers, twigs, forks, sponges, or apple and potato slices. Children will love coming up with new ideas to try.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-03d5c37618e400174c4f2f61cc6e9fe0\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Playdough Chef<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-playdough-hamburger-and-hot-dog.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful food made from playdough in this fun indoor activity for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-71008\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-playdough-hamburger-and-hot-dog.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-playdough-hamburger-and-hot-dog-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-playdough-hamburger-and-hot-dog-1200x586.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-playdough-hamburger-and-hot-dog-768x375.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e8a7cef34d2c04dfdde6f2817dc3318\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Combine imaginary play with sculpting when you set up a playdough restaurant. Set the table, make menus, and take customer orders. Then, create the various foods out of playdough, and serve them up to your diners. Don\u2019t forget to ask them to pay the bill after they eat!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7271e30e0b335cb921b26e6ae96ebfa\" id=\"first-second-grade\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Our<\/strong> <strong>Top 5 Indoor Play Ideas for First and Second Grade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fd1266fbd18ed02e52a095cc6138f64f\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>DIY Obstacle Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-116cdd2b055e4f5127130ba8d13c1aab\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Obstacle courses are as fun indoors as they are outside! Players can clamber over pillow piles, crawl through blanket tunnels, balance their way along masking tape lines, or hop from one tile to another. Add in a few activities that can be done in place, like spinning in circles or jumping jacks, and throw in fun movements for certain parts of the course (hop like a frog, slither like a snake).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-70ca4d49a845e04b1c33304f0aede391\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Windowsill Gardening<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Exploring Plants: Silly Seed Animals by ABCmouse.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-cVLwEo62TM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a167606f843eddb827c57e47df5c04f5\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Even if it\u2019s chilly out, you can still garden in a sunny spot inside the house. Try one of our favorite indoor gardening activities: Silly Seed Animals! The video has all the info you need for this fun activity for kids to try at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-494f6f5fbdfa2418e70c72b3590010da\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Reading Nook<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kindergarten-reading-activities6.jpg\" alt=\"A cute little boy reading a book to a giant teddy bear. \" class=\"wp-image-40903\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kindergarten-reading-activities6.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kindergarten-reading-activities6-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kindergarten-reading-activities6-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80838e5fdd569c38c3ce33885a4eda1a\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Put a twist on the traditional blanket fort by creating a cozy corner for reading instead. Provide kids with materials like cushions, soft blankets, string lights, favorite stuffed animals, and anything else they need to make a book nook. They\u2019ll love snuggling down to read the afternoon away when the rain or snow is blowing outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1962d7d35c0bd4e6d38bf5150fd6b6e5\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Cardboard Boxes Challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-pushing-another-child-in-box-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"Young children playing indoors with empty carboard boxes. \" class=\"wp-image-79687\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-pushing-another-child-in-box-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-pushing-another-child-in-box-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-pushing-another-child-in-box-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73832fab2d11220e690839a0daacc7a9\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Put all those empty delivery boxes to good use with this indoor STEM challenge activity. Given boxes, scissors, tape, markers, and other supplies, what wonderful creations can your kids put together? Robots, castles, playhouses \u2026 the only real limit is their imagination!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1392b07545d5b41c33ea4ff0ffc9ac98\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Roll to 100<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice.png\" alt=\"A young child rolling die on a table in a fun indoor game. \" class=\"wp-image-2910\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice.png 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice-1200x563.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YoungBoyRollingThrowingADice-768x360.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9631df7f30dc8379dea68d3dae5a0af2\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Need a quick and easy game that sneaks in a little learning too? Roll to 100 is easy to play, and all you need are dice, paper, and pencils. On their turn, each player rolls the dice and adds it to their running total. The goal is to be the first with a total of 100. Increase the challenge by requiring players to roll the exact number they need to reach 100 and win the game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area center_wide_content has-periwinkle-mist-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group site_width_page_content\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:#c5cbee;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#c5cbee;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da6e03d1cd317bb495d428a83f5a1255\" id=\"screen-free\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--royal-depths);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong>Screen-Free Indoor Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">While some screen time (like using educational apps) can bring benefits, its best to balance that time with screen-free fun. These activities offer meaningful opportunities for creativity, learning, and play\u2014without relying on devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For more tips on insights on healthy screen time for kids, check out our aticle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/screen-time-and-education-apps-finding-a-balance\/76022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Screen Time and Education Apps: Finding a Balance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e16c98bebcf37788ae6a7443de1136d6\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">Creative Play Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-602b55aa121a51d9a2bcadf6e64bb1b6\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Dot Marker Drawing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-drawing-with-marker-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A young boy drawing in an art book for a fun door activity. \" class=\"wp-image-79713\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-drawing-with-marker-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-drawing-with-marker-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-drawing-with-marker-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Put a bit of a twist on art time by giving kids chunky markers to experiment with. They can fill in coloring book pages with dots, make rainbow-colored patterns, or even practice writing letters and numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2819c1d757fee1f8bf46ea385f613224\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Mystery Props Storytelling<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-dress-up.jpg\" alt=\"A cute little girl playing with dress ups and props in a fun mystery story indoor game for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-41503\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-dress-up.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-dress-up-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-dress-up-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spark the imagination with this creative indoor activity! Fill a paper bag with a variety of dress-up items and props, then give it to kids and ask them to put on a skit using the props in some way. The more unusual the combination of items, the more kids will need to use their ingenuity to work them into the story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-380f31040d241cf875dedffa497a7fac\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Sticker Stories<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-with-sticker-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A cute little girl holding a smile face sticker on her thumb smiling in the background. \" class=\"wp-image-79740\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-with-sticker-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-with-sticker-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-with-sticker-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids love stickers, but they can\u2019t always think of good ways to use them. <strong>Give stickers more purpose by using them as part of the illustrations for a story.<\/strong> Children can make up the story first and then add the appropriate stickers, or let the stickers inspire their characters and plot instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4794cc5c17925f2bfd581059fd692abe\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong>Art Gallery<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture.png\" alt=\"A cute little boy smiling up at the camera showing a picture that he has drawn. \" class=\"wp-image-26219\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-1536x672.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Free up some space on your refrigerator and let kids turn your house into an art gallery instead! They can <strong>choose their favorite creations and hang or display them around the house.<\/strong> Then, invite friends and family over for a guided tour of all the masterpieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86590c8ded00f0e6423a88df3be5318e\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Parade with DIY Instruments<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubber-band ukuleles, plastic tub drums, dried bean maracas\u2014there are so many fun instruments kids can make themselves! Once everyone has an instrument (or two), it\u2019s time to march around the house in your very own parade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27018d3c06ca70b900cf6e7e00789f2d\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong>Paper Bag Puppets<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Show children how to create paper bag puppets, using the flap for a mouth. Then, supply construction paper, markers, glitter glue, craft foam, googly eyes, and other craft supplies, and you\u2019ll be amazed at what they come up with. Once they\u2019re done, you can put on paper bag puppet shows!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f7c8df9b2abf4c1c635c0907d5361cf2\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Paper Plate Masks<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tiger-Mask-Step-6.png\" alt=\"Fun tiger mask craft for kids from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"wp-image-5351\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tiger-Mask-Step-6.png 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tiger-Mask-Step-6-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tiger-Mask-Step-6-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tiger-Mask-Step-6-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t put away the craft supplies just yet\u2014instead, use them to make paper plate masks. Younger kids will need some help cutting the holes for eyes and mouth, but they\u2019ll have a ball decorating their masks to become animals, monsters, or one of their favorite characters. Get our instructions for making this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/how-to-make-a-tiger-mask\/5354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">paper plate tiger mask here. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c13f88e9815393eaacb66b9923777c6a\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong>Salt Dough Sculpting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/salt-dough-ornament-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A salt dough star ornament that says 'twinkle, twinkle' on it for a fun indoor activity. \" class=\"wp-image-79746\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/salt-dough-ornament-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/salt-dough-ornament-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/salt-dough-ornament-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With flour, water, and salt you can mix up homemade dough for kids to sculpt into just about anything. Once their creations have air-dried for a few days, you can paint or decorate them any way you like. <a href=\"https:\/\/unsophisticook.com\/salt-dough-recipe\/#recipe\">Try this salt dough recipe to get started.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5aea6260b628f4a674cde69b1c29e019\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Bead Pattern Jewelry<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pattern-activities-child-making-bracelet.jpg\" alt=\"A young child's hands threading a bracelet with colorful beads. \" class=\"wp-image-68776\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pattern-activities-child-making-bracelet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pattern-activities-child-making-bracelet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pattern-activities-child-making-bracelet-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A bin of beads combined with some yarn or pipe cleaners can keep kids busy for hours! Plus, they\u2019ll love getting to show off their new necklaces and bracelets to family and friends. (Just remember to choose beads that are age-appropriate, and supervise young children closely.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8904780dc971a77b0de84d023c9ecb46\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong>Bathtub Painting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kid-in-bathtub-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A cute little boy covered with bubbles playing in the bath. \" class=\"wp-image-79752\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kid-in-bathtub-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kid-in-bathtub-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kid-in-bathtub-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know you can mix up your own bath paint with just shampoo, cornstarch, and food coloring? <a href=\"https:\/\/eatingrichly.com\/toddler-paint-bath-sensory-art\/\">This recipe is so easy!<\/a> Fill a muffin tin with a variety of colors, then turn your child loose to paint the bathtub or shower walls (anything that\u2019s tiled and easily washable), or even themselves. When it\u2019s time to clean up, a good scrub in the bath does the trick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1646d4c722bd3e11b04bb59f4336d1ca\" id=\"learning\"><strong>Learning Indoor Activities for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-46e9b72670bb0586aad733531deba3dd\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Scavenger Hunts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/spring-activities-outdoor-scavenger-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"A young child's hand holding a magnifying glass a bracelet of tap around his wrist holding flowers that have been found and picked. \" class=\"wp-image-49544\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/spring-activities-outdoor-scavenger-hunt.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/spring-activities-outdoor-scavenger-hunt-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/spring-activities-outdoor-scavenger-hunt-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e58cf3e457194cc28500902b68b77115\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Scavenger hunts make terrific indoor educational activities for kids. Try these variations:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alphabet Hunt: <\/strong>Look for something that starts with each letter of the alphabet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color Hunt:<\/strong> Track down items in every color of the rainbow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number Hunt:<\/strong> Examine books, magazines, food packaging, and more to find as many different numbers as possible. (Older kids can look for numbers that are spelled out in addition to numerals, i.e. twelve vs. 12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7778eb0302a864b6a698b4a7a6e87846\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Indoor Stargazing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-shining-flashflight-into-cup-DIY-light-show-indoor-play.png\" alt=\"Two young children shining a flashlight through a cup that has holes in it in this fun indoor activity. \" class=\"wp-image-79781\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-shining-flashflight-into-cup-DIY-light-show-indoor-play.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-shining-flashflight-into-cup-DIY-light-show-indoor-play-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-shining-flashflight-into-cup-DIY-light-show-indoor-play-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-shining-flashflight-into-cup-DIY-light-show-indoor-play-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e8f57da2c9362a400ac45dc7df5a245d\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Make your own star projector by poking holes in a paper cup or bowl. Turn out the lights and shine a flashlight through it (your phone will do in a pinch), then lay back and check out all the stars on your ceiling!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-50837278733fdb5763e53c800f32d810\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-pretending-vet-with-stuffed-animal-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl playing doctor with her stuffed animal. \" class=\"wp-image-79777\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-pretending-vet-with-stuffed-animal-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-pretending-vet-with-stuffed-animal-indoor-play-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-pretending-vet-with-stuffed-animal-indoor-play-1067x1200.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-pretending-vet-with-stuffed-animal-indoor-play-768x864.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd1c6ab1705aba55aeca939efb55f350\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Combine imaginative play with learning when you set up a clinic for all of your stuffed animals. Kids can examine them, bandage injuries, or pretend to give x-rays or vaccinations. They\u2019ll learn about animal anatomy as they play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5a776282d237e149f160a2dcc7feacaa\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Playdough Letter Smash<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters.png\" alt=\"A young child's hands playing with colorful playdough making letters. \" class=\"wp-image-25765\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-1536x672.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7766fbdd124b9cccdb5f69206e4a71ba\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Sculpt letters out of playdough with your child, then lay them out on the table. Call out a letter for your child to smash flat! This is a great way to work on letter recognition, or for older kids to work on spelling. You can do this one with numbers too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9fdb2a559bcea68dd20e60c429d0e706\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Math Card Games<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Math-with-playing-cards-1200x657-1.jpg\" alt=\"A deck of heart playing cards ace to ten spread out on a blue background. \" class=\"wp-image-33714\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Math-with-playing-cards-1200x657-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Math-with-playing-cards-1200x657-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Math-with-playing-cards-1200x657-1-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0f44ff52ceda7ee5713d1e48a27ed81\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">A simple deck of cards is an incredible math learning tool. In fact, a lot of card games involve math naturally, making them perfect indoor educational activities. From familiar favorites like War and 21 to new twists like Number Slapjack and Fish for 10, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/30-card-games-that-teach-math-free-printables\/60729\">our list of 30 math card games has a little something for everyone (adults too)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b09277ac06003d602759628ef416d0a6\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>DIY Lava Lamp<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Science Activities for Kids: Lava Lamp by ABCmouse.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G0zAhBvXQLc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c8b88a6fd6fc67544367401bf6c54da\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Colorful blobs of baby oil bob, float, and merge in this easy STEM project for kids. You only need a few supplies for this fun indoor activity. Learn how to make your own in the video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-24d310575b86830e17a6bfa7e9f91e7b\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Marble Run<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;Exploring Movement: Marble Coaster&quot; by ABCmouse.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o7ZW2Kua3FI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0968525c21eb538d3318945933e0e132\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">You can buy marble run sets, but you can also make your own at home with paper plates, cardboard tubes, and some masking tape. Use the instructions in the videos to help you get started, then come up with creative combinations and setups of your own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4633a6c4a1664c55e4a3892a6f70a7bd\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Domino Chain Reaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/child-dominoes-stem-kindergarten.jpg\" alt=\"A young child playing with dominos lining them up on the floor in a fun indoor activity. \" class=\"wp-image-40336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/child-dominoes-stem-kindergarten.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/child-dominoes-stem-kindergarten-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/child-dominoes-stem-kindergarten-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a37560364e243a39a7da8a3f69e1ce78\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Here\u2019s a classic indoor play idea that takes patience but has incredible results. Show your child how to stand up dominos on their ends in a row, then knock over the first to start a chain reaction. Challenge them to create bigger and longer runs, incorporating ramps and props for an impressive display.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-06a2016af1b5e1925cda4a5bf014e14f\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Rhyme I Spy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-429fd80b2ba072f1f9b0abf8a7184b50\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Give the classic game new life by adding rhymes. \u201cI spy with my little eye something that rhymes with bear.\u201d \u201cChair!\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/rhyming-resources\">Check out more rhyming activities and games here, too.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-eb161df6731f33b61d33600cf70604e1\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Number City<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-playing-with-number-blocks-cardinality-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A young child building block towers with Duplo blocks in this indoor activity. \" class=\"wp-image-79791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-playing-with-number-blocks-cardinality-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-playing-with-number-blocks-cardinality-indoor-play-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-playing-with-number-blocks-cardinality-indoor-play-768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eab9efc86cc237e3d555845c1a2c280d\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Practice counting as you create a city skyline from LEGO bricks or other building blocks. Start by writing a series of numbers for your child to use as a \u201cblueprint.\u201d (Example: 3-1-8-5-9-12-6-14-7-6.) Then, stack the correct number of bricks for each number and lay each \u201cbuilding\u201d side-by-side to make the skyline of Number City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area center_wide_content has-periwinkle-mist-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group site_width_page_content\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:#c5cbee;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#c5cbee;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c195abddbe2179c2bef71db9a6d1c38a\" id=\"physical\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--royal-depths);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong>Physical Indoor Play Ideas<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f68e1a97a67775d669a7110cc7e78404\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Freeze Dance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cooperative-play-activities-kids-dance-routine.jpg\" alt=\"A group of children dancing together in cooperative play.\" class=\"wp-image-68209\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cooperative-play-activities-kids-dance-routine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cooperative-play-activities-kids-dance-routine-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cooperative-play-activities-kids-dance-routine-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn on the music and dance, dance, dance! Be sure to freeze when the music stops, or you\u2019re out of the game. This is a fun indoor activity for a playgroup or indoor recess.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1dea8d1170c59b2f5631dc1a951c591\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Masking Tape Roadways<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-playing-with-toy-car-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A young boy laying on his stomach on the floor playing with a toy truck. \" class=\"wp-image-79790\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-playing-with-toy-car-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-playing-with-toy-car-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-playing-with-toy-car-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a roll of tape to create \u201croads\u201d on a tile floor, then zoom toy cars and other vehicles along the streets. Kids can create an entire neighborhood this way!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28b62e0534cf9a0a5f8cd2eef6e01fb0\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Animal Charades<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Halloween-crafts-charades.jpg\" alt=\"A young family playing charades together in a living room for a fun indoor family activity. \" class=\"wp-image-69994\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Halloween-crafts-charades.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Halloween-crafts-charades-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Halloween-crafts-charades-1200x605.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Halloween-crafts-charades-768x387.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a set of cards by writing animal names (or pictures) on index cards. On their turn, each player draws one, then tries to act out their animal for others to guess. Keep it simple for younger kids (cat, dog, elephant, snake), but try making things more challenging as kids get older (buffalo, reindeer, shark, armadillo).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-937b899d92cbe181ed8ec5926976f312\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong>Yoga for Kids<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-stretching-yoga-indoor-play-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A young mother and son stretching out on yoga mats together. \" class=\"wp-image-79793\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-stretching-yoga-indoor-play-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-stretching-yoga-indoor-play-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-stretching-yoga-indoor-play-1200x633.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-stretching-yoga-indoor-play-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-stretching-yoga-indoor-play-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-stretching-yoga-indoor-play-2048x1080.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many benefits to yoga\u2014it stretches the muscles while calming the mind. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionforhealthykids.org\/activity\/yoga-and-mindfulness\/\">Practice simple yoga poses with your child<\/a> when you want to help them burn off some energy without getting overexcited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed93d7356db8011b659859088e20d9bb\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Indoor Hike and Picnic<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-fort-tent-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A group of young children playing in an indoor tent together lighted by white Christmas lights. \" class=\"wp-image-79797\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-fort-tent-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-fort-tent-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-fort-tent-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bad weather keeping you inside? Take an indoor hike instead! Pack a picnic in your backpacks, put on your hiking shoes and hats, then make your way around the house. Turn stairs into mountains, fill the tub with water and go \u201cfishing,\u201d and be on the lookout for wildlife (pets and stuffed animals). When you find a good spot, settle down for an indoor picnic, then build an indoor tent or fort for bedtime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1f474499d7b76c9e88490b485cf4e7d\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong>Balloon Dance Party<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-dancing-and-laughing-with-balloons-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A bunch of children playing with balloons in a fun indoor dancing activity. \" class=\"wp-image-79798\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-dancing-and-laughing-with-balloons-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-dancing-and-laughing-with-balloons-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kids-dancing-and-laughing-with-balloons-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Blow up a package of balloons, turn on the music, and dance the day away! Amp up the fun by passing out glow sticks and turning out the lights. Take it one step further and add in a karaoke machine!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e327218a3163174105014815783f4e2\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Balance Beam Challenge<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use masking tape to mark out a long straight line on the floor. Little ones will enjoy the challenge of walking along it, heel-to-toe. Older kids can try spins, jumps, hops, and other ways of getting from one end of the \u201cbeam\u201d to the other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b191c76a7e0972ff439b4f70f446475f\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong>I Can \u2026 Can You?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Players take turns demonstrating a motion for others to try: \u201cI can hop across the room on one foot. Can you?\u201d Kids love coming up with creative, crazy new things to try!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e6ce9c8efb65252ab447bac6f92232e1\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Bedsheet Parachute Play<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-under-sheets-in-bed-indoor-play-.jpg\" alt=\"A young family playing together under a sheet on a bed. \" class=\"wp-image-79801\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-under-sheets-in-bed-indoor-play-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-under-sheets-in-bed-indoor-play--300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-under-sheets-in-bed-indoor-play--768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remember playing with a parachute in gym class? You can recreate that fun at home with a bed sheet! Grab the edges and raise and lower it together. Once you get the rhythm down, take turns running underneath, or bouncing a ball on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin\" id=\"winter-rainy\"><strong>Winter &amp; Rainy Day Weather Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Explore the weather even more (you may have to head outside for a few of these) with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/preschool-weather-activities\/752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">50+ Preschool Weather Activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-63b2ba6ecae294e9ad6eef59e48380e1\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Weather Graphing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-looking-at-weather-through-window-rain-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl watching the rain out of a window while smiling.\" class=\"wp-image-79803\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-looking-at-weather-through-window-rain-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-looking-at-weather-through-window-rain-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-looking-at-weather-through-window-rain-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-132f65e07ea00cd010baef461af60c18\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Squeeze in some math practice when you check the daily weather. Use pictographs to track sunny, cloudy, windy, snowy, or rainy days. If you have a thermometer and rain gauge, make line or bar graphs to show the changes in temperature and precipitation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ee6d84f47ec87087de4a0d854aeb8bdc\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Weather Journal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weather-Words-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"A strip of weather cards hanging on a string of twine by clothespins. \" class=\"wp-image-65855\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weather-Words-Wall.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weather-Words-Wall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weather-Words-Wall-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5ba239bfb75a8508af9d98f3220c5f4\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Take things a step further with weather journals! Make note of daily highs and lows, precipitation, and other weather conditions. Then, draw pictures to illustrate the weather, and write about how it makes you feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-de004878850e9b2f7bf718c20c3be41b\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Pasta Snowflakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Art Activity for Kids: Pasta Snowflake by ABCmouse.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A1T2hg5FbxE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c243724a7c1798f558467ea050248e09\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">It\u2019s fun to play in the snow, but some days are just too cold. Stay cozy inside and make these cute dried pasta snowflakes instead. Add glue, paint, and glitter to a variety of pasta shapes to create beautiful snowflakes you can hang all season long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-84466705b894e4ee459e2b7e1d6e0cdc\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Shaving Cream Rain Clouds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cloud-Jar-1200x800.png\" alt=\"A jar filled with water and shaving cream on top. A dropper of blue food coloring on top. \" class=\"wp-image-65839\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cloud-Jar-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cloud-Jar-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cloud-Jar-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cloud-Jar.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-598d1b7acf52e5cbdc48aa7036b0b10f\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Fill a tall jar with water, then squirt a layer of shaving cream on top. Add blue food coloring a few drops at a time, then watch it sink down through the clouds and \u201crain\u201d into the water below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7a360a371e0f211521d1efc19660ec3d\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Indoor Snow<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-with-shaving-cream-snow-ice-cream-sensory-play-indoor.jpg\" alt=\"A bin filled with shaving cream and baking soda in this indoor snow activity for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-79811\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-with-shaving-cream-snow-ice-cream-sensory-play-indoor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-with-shaving-cream-snow-ice-cream-sensory-play-indoor-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-with-shaving-cream-snow-ice-cream-sensory-play-indoor-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3322d505bf9981a4e885b149866246f\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">No snow where you live? A mix of baking soda and shaving cream makes a great substitute, and even feels cool to the touch! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makelifelovely.com\/diy-snow-tutorial\/\">Get a simple recipe here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-42ecbb0f516282dc999da13ebf809e7d\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Bird Watching<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/winter-crafts-birding-sketchbook.png\" alt=\"A person drawing birds in a sketchbook while looking out a window. \" class=\"wp-image-78931\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/winter-crafts-birding-sketchbook.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/winter-crafts-birding-sketchbook-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/winter-crafts-birding-sketchbook-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/winter-crafts-birding-sketchbook-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b548b46164b4afab468cdbfd25c2c78\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Hang a bird feeder, or make your own by spreading some peanut butter on a pinecone and rolling it in birdseed. Then, watch the feathered visitors flock in! Keep track of what you see, learn to identify them using a local bird guide, and try sketching them in your own nature notebook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ee5df027b56c8349f5f21cd63ed468c8\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Paint the Rain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/R-for-rain-1200x903.jpg\" alt=\"A fun r is for rain crafting activity for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-39522\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/R-for-rain-1200x903.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/R-for-rain-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/R-for-rain-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/R-for-rain-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/R-for-rain-2048x1542.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b998e1f2e734a52afe84ef935529584a\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Don\u2019t just watch the raindrops trickle down the windowpane\u2014try drawing or painting what you see! You can also create visual art that represents how you feel when it\u2019s raining.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5b28db41beede3b71c76ec07d9c86fe1\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Weather Reports<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weather-Calendar.png\" alt=\"A young boy pointing to a calendar that had weather drawn on it. \" class=\"wp-image-65850\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weather-Calendar.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weather-Calendar-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weather-Calendar-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Weather-Calendar-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0dea8936cefd371b9c9b9c06b512a4e5\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Turn kids into weather reporters and listen to their daily updates! Give them a map of your area so they can point out what to expect, and use a whiteboard to draw daily and weekly forecasts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;background-color:#ffbe8f33\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b24144ce74c18a4415da2e44eb039e83\" id=\"indoor-games\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>&nbsp;Quick &amp; Easy Indoor Games<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-550ce69f64ccb4af4b835d63f5870b64\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Would You Rather<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Featured-Image_Would-You-Rather_PrintableWorksheets.png\" alt=\"A fun free printable would you rather game for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-62129\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Featured-Image_Would-You-Rather_PrintableWorksheets.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Featured-Image_Would-You-Rather_PrintableWorksheets-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Featured-Image_Would-You-Rather_PrintableWorksheets-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-112c7e8ae578c8d507153da7bb06d525\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">These questions are such fun conversation starters! Ask kids to think about whether they\u2019d prefer a pet unicorn or pet dragon, or whether they prefer sweet or sour candy. Adults will have fun arguing these out too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/would-you-rather-questions-for-kids\/62066\">Get a list of kid-friendly Would You Rather questions here, with free printables too.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2ea7a95cee0d12cdaae0709ae7a22936\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Story Chain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-talking-laughing-with-blanket-indoor-play.jpg\" alt=\"A young mom and daughter wrapped in a blanket together laughing. \" class=\"wp-image-79814\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-talking-laughing-with-blanket-indoor-play.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-talking-laughing-with-blanket-indoor-play-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mom-and-child-talking-laughing-with-blanket-indoor-play-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2791296aec6e00e42918381a455a23d1\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Here\u2019s another classic indoor game for kids: turn-by-turn storytelling. One player starts a story, leaving off in the middle of the action. The next player must pick up the story and continue it, stopping at an exciting place. Play continues until everyone has had a turn and the story ends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9f984a41722ec7fadca90e5d9a584e69\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0bb3d780bfa38c48ecc26104fa7101a3\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Choose a category (i.e. candy, animals, breakfast foods), then see how many items you can name that fit the description. For a real challenge, try to find one for each letter of the alphabet!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-94a04f257329a050859d5e6713ef7df9\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Alphabet Hunt<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/alphabet-hunt-indoor-play-activities.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80582\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/alphabet-hunt-indoor-play-activities.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/alphabet-hunt-indoor-play-activities-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/alphabet-hunt-indoor-play-activities-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/alphabet-hunt-indoor-play-activities-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-392d00ee2df9a2c099220704a8d41688\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">How quickly can you find one item around your home for every letter of the alphabet? Give kids sticky notes with the letters written on them, then send them off to stick the notes on matching items. (For instance, A for applesauce, B for basketball, C for curtains, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e598612d198c30d4dd2139acf0ede8f5\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Name That Tune<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-word-activities-sing.jpg\" alt=\"A daughter and father singing together into wooden spoons. \" class=\"wp-image-41918\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-word-activities-sing.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-word-activities-sing-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-word-activities-sing-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a923a50f90404a48aa455817d2eca7a\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">It\u2019s an oldie but a goodie: hum or sing a few notes of a song and see if others can identify it. See if you can do it in just 5, 4, or 3 notes (or less).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6a6330704d2105f67ac3830b6b59667b\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Rhythm Claps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pattern-activities-kids-clapping.jpg\" alt=\"A young group of kids clapping together in a fun indoor game for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-68763\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pattern-activities-kids-clapping.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pattern-activities-kids-clapping-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pattern-activities-kids-clapping-1200x563.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pattern-activities-kids-clapping-768x360.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-373cd5b2d663ad0fca0f0f13d45fb8ac\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">One player claps a rhythm, and the others clap it back. Want a bigger challenge? Each time, clap the new rhythm, plus all the previous rhythms!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2ac303ca7dd0e11bfd676d08026c64b4\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>Track Down the Sound<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-listening-hand-around-ear-indoor-play-hearing.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl holding her hand to her ear with a big smile on her face. \" class=\"wp-image-79815\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-listening-hand-around-ear-indoor-play-hearing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-listening-hand-around-ear-indoor-play-hearing-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/child-listening-hand-around-ear-indoor-play-hearing-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d459771f4f7fc07fa93beda13d26bd65\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Set a ticking timer or play a sound on your phone, then hide it away in the house somewhere. How quickly can kids track it down?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3796ff137dcc53556edc8c95fa418537\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;background-color:#96005d\"><strong>What\u2019s Different?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-164875e5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-right-color:#96005d;border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:#96005d;border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:#96005d;border-left-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a910e0c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96abe7318dd90cc20b7a33387dfd859e\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">One player strikes a crazy pose, and gives everyone a minute to look at them. Then, the other players close their eyes, and the player changes one thing about their pose. When the others open their eyes, they try to figure out the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area center_wide_content has-periwinkle-mist-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group site_width_page_content\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:#c5cbee;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#c5cbee;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f4f857a27853cb6bf4137aca025a781\" id=\"learning\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--royal-depths);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong>Indoor Learning Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse has lots of quality indoor games and activity ideas for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary. Check out our collection of free printables, games, and videos, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/\">learn more about all of ABCmouse\u2019s programs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-215792b5009561d1421e281c701dc3e8\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/free-printable-shape-bingo\/16346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Shape Bingo<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages.png\" alt=\"Free printable shape bingo sheets for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-16662\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these free printable pages to put a different spin on the classic game. Kids get practice with 2D shapes like circles, stars, rhombus, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96e4a0892de78272dad92c16abbda49e\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/free-dot-to-dot-printable-worksheets-for-kids\/17379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dot-to-Dot Pages<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Image_dot-to-dot_PrintableWorksheets-2.png\" alt=\"Free printable dot-to-dot worksheets for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-82168\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Image_dot-to-dot_PrintableWorksheets-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Image_dot-to-dot_PrintableWorksheets-2-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Image_dot-to-dot_PrintableWorksheets-2-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting the dots gives kids a chance to work on both counting and fine motor control. Grab our free printable worksheets for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first and second graders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fbee3c2e49c1873dd80870f5bbe3ca4b\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/alphabet-jigsaw-puzzle-letter-bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alphabet Jigsaw Letter Puzzle Bb<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1eaf3628-e596-4be1-889e-b558b8b48c1e_8153-4x.png\" alt=\"Fun free to play puzzle games for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-59872\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1eaf3628-e596-4be1-889e-b558b8b48c1e_8153-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1eaf3628-e596-4be1-889e-b558b8b48c1e_8153-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1eaf3628-e596-4be1-889e-b558b8b48c1e_8153-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Put together this online puzzle of a bell to explore the sound made by the letter B.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6049f41b1a9fc1abf5600e14fc31b8cd\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/number-12-race-maze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Number 12 Race Maze<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6f28a48d-3cc6-4bf9-893d-b455def8bb00_11018-4x.png\" alt=\"Free number 12 race car themed online free learning game for kids from ABCmouse.\" class=\"wp-image-54979\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6f28a48d-3cc6-4bf9-893d-b455def8bb00_11018-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6f28a48d-3cc6-4bf9-893d-b455def8bb00_11018-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6f28a48d-3cc6-4bf9-893d-b455def8bb00_11018-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoom through the maze by choosing the number 12 whenever you see it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c407cffc95dd04ea2b9a79d3feac2c4a\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/little-lost-chicks-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Little Lost Chicks<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/30caac65-c05a-4b20-9871-5edfad5808f3_2443-4x.png\" alt=\"Fun free game for kids to play on ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-51536\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/30caac65-c05a-4b20-9871-5edfad5808f3_2443-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/30caac65-c05a-4b20-9871-5edfad5808f3_2443-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/30caac65-c05a-4b20-9871-5edfad5808f3_2443-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the correct number path to help Mama Chicken find her lost chicks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c2b6e64283c9695590ae883f33bf937\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Let\u2019s Move! Active Learning Songs for Kids<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Let\u2019s Move! \ud83c\udfc3\ud83d\udcaa | Healthy Habits &amp; Active Play \ud83c\udf33 | 40-Minute ABCmouse Learning Songs for Kids \ud83c\udfb6\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oLPZMSVnGfU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to get kids up and moving? Try this 40-minute collection of engaging, educational songs for kids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--frosted-sky);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-086e5f1d1b296dfaeb625e3de171e0f7\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong>Classic Nursery Rhymes and Preschool Songs Compilation<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes! | Two Hours of Classic Nursey Rhymes and Learning Songs | ABCmouse\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YdB4MtgOBfM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With two hours of classic songs and nursery rhymes, this huge compilation will have kids singing and dancing along nonstop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><strong>Legal disclaimer:<\/strong> Any links to third-party resources are provided for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with and do not sponsor\/endorse these third parties and bear no responsibility for the accuracy of content on any external site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-post-heading\">Related Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul style=\"color:#01075f; letter-spacing:0.5px;\" class=\"columns-3 aofl-advice-profile-posts wp-block-post-template has-text-color is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-83499\" class=\"wp-block-post post-83499 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-science\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1232\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Completed craft stick catapult made with craft sticks, rubber bands, and a bottle cap\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9.png 1232w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9-1200x670.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/kids-science-experiment-how-to-build-a-simple-catapult\/83499\" target=\"_self\" >Kids Science Experiment: How to Build a Simple Catapult<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Build a craft stick catapult in this fun STEM activity for kids. 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Includes paper flowers, spring projects, and fun Mother\u2019s Day crafts using simple materials.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/flower-crafts-for-kids\/87480\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-86449\" class=\"wp-block-post post-86449 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-easter tag-holidays-and-seasons\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/parent-and-child-making-easter-crafts-eggs.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" 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