Indoor Activities for Kids
Fall can be a time for new beginnings, with a new school year offering fresh perspectives to both children and parents alike. However, fall also brings chillier weather, which means finding indoor activities for kids. Instead of staring out the window, or letting the kids complain all day that they’re bored, try these fun and simple indoor activities for kids. Getting kids moving is an important part of an active lifestyle, which is why Eat to Win Game is a proud partner of the Together CountsTM program.
Have an indoor picnic
Sometimes you need to get really creative when planning indoor activities for children. Picnics are super simple and are a great bonding experience for families. You can make the meal with your children and educate them on the importance of wholesome foods. Then place a blanket in the middle of the living room and hang out while eating your indoor picnic.
Rearrange the bedroom
Moving the furniture around your children’s bedrooms can be a rejuvenating activity. Putting a fresh spin on the room can liven their moods and help them forget about the chilly weather outside.
Play hide and seek
This classic game is fun for the entire family. As a super simple indoor activity for kids, one person is the seeker and everyone else hides. The seeker counts to a determined number (some people count to ten, but you can go up to any number you’d like) while everyone else hides. When the seeker, also called the “it” person is done counting, they must say “Ready or not, here I come.” Once the seeker finds someone, they can tag them as the “it” person. It is then that person’s turn to count and find the hiders.
Go on a treasure hunt
This activity for kids can be enjoyed no matter what age they are. For younger children, keep the clues simple by including pictures or very simple hints. For older children, try using simple riddles. Even teenagers can do treasure hunts; just make the clues a bit more challenging.
Treasure hunts typically start with one clue that leads to another clue in another location. You can determine how many clues you want to include. For younger kids, don’t make the treasure hunt too long. We recommend about four clues. For older kids, make it a bit more challenging and include more clues so it will take them longer. The end result will be some kind of treasure. Nutritious snacks, coloring books or other small treasures make for great prizes.
While you’re enjoying any of the indoor activities mentioned above, munch on some nutritious snacks to maintain energy balance. And remember, colder weather doesn’t mean your family can’t have fun indoors.
This post was brought to you by a Together CountsTM partner. Eat to Win was created by a concerned mom whose own child struggled with being overweight. Eat to Win was created to help encourage nutrition and exercise through fun and active games.
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