Top 25+ Boredom Busting Activities for Kids To Do Inside

1) Build a blanket fort

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

Has there ever been a kiddo who didn't love making a fort out of blankets and pillows? You can go the extra mile and line it with fairy lights and bring in books, toys, and games, too. Just be sure to build it somewhere out of the way, like a bedroom corner, because chances are it'll be staying up for a while!

2) Play hide and seek

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

Speaking of cherished childhood activities, hide and seek is a classic for a reason: it's an absolute blast for all ages. It's been popular since at least the days of the ancient Greeks, so don't bet on it going out of style anytime soon.

5) Film a movie

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

Or, they can go a step further and make their own homemade movie on their cell phone. Who knows, you might have the next Steven Spielberg on your hands!

6) Picnic in the living room

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

Make some sammies, spread a blanket on the living room floor, and serve up juice boxes, chips and fruit. You've got yourself a picnic, and you don't even need to worry about ants!

8) Make jewelry

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

The nice thing about this activity is that it's truly great for all ages. You can start your littles out with chunky clay beads and elastic string, and then as they get older, they can graduate to working with smaller beads, charms, and threads. Jewelry making also allows kids to practice skills like concentration and logical thinking, while giving them a chance to express their individuality.

12) Write Thank You notes

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

Gratitude is the attitude, and this is a sweet way to help teach its importance to your child. For extra fun, they can create their own cards from construction paper and other materials from the crafting closet.

15) Sing out out loud

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

Even if you can't hit the high notes, karaoke pretty much guarantees a good time will be had by all.

18) Hold an experiment

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

You can foster your child's curiosity and even help them understand the world around them better by getting them involved with science experiments at home. And don't worry if you're not a STEM genius. There are plenty of chemistry sets and other science kits available to guide hands-on exploration.

21) Bring hopscotch indoors

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

It's big fun for kids to play outdoor games inside. (As long as they won't wreak havoc on your home...we're not suggesting holding a dodgeball tourey in your living room!) That includes goodies like scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and hopscotch. For hopscotch, instead of the traditional chalk, you can mark out the grid with painter's tape, or even buy a special mat or rug.

22) Create a Cardboard Castle

1) Build a blanket fort, 2) Play hide and seek, 5) Film a movie, 6) Picnic in the living room, 8) Make jewelry, 12) Write Thank You notes, 15) Sing out out loud, 18) Hold an experiment, 21) Bring hopscotch indoors, 22) Create a Cardboard Castle

Go Legos one better and build a castle for your little prince and princess out of those cardboard boxes you have hanging around in the garage and basement. They can not only help design, build, and decorate their new fortress, they'll get to play in it after it's finished. Now that's a win-win!

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