Creative Indoor Activities For a Cold Winter Day

By Jennifer Fishkind · March 5, 2020

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We all need some new and creative activities for our kids to help keep our sanity! The days are getting shorter and colder. For many of us that means more time in the house.

We are all guilty of the easy fix – you know what I am talking about…screens. Xbox, iPad, TV, computer… The kids are happy, I can get some things done around the house – easy, yes….but it’s time to get creative!

I decided I would compile some ideas of some creative indoor activities to try out this winter! They all look easy (always important for me) and fun!!

I am always looking for more ideas – if you have any fun indoor activities, PLEASE let me know!!“Laser” (Yarn) Obstacle Course from Ingspirations

It’s like Mission Impossible in the hallway – don’t forget to put a “treasure” at the end! (I wouldn’t necessarily put this by a railing!!

Masking Tape Race Track

Who knew masking tape could be so much fun!

Target Golf

This is such a fun and easy idea to pull off!

Cardboard Box Slide

*Mom disclaimer – I am not responsible if there is a trip to urgent care.

Toilet Paper Stamps from Tot School

This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas!

Snow Pain from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Okay, so this isn’t indoor – but it totally will be fun

Here is the indoor option!

Indoor Snow Painting from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Make a Ball Pit – from Cup of Autism

OMG I want to play!

Indoor Ball Toss Game from Catch my Party

Hopscotch from Experience the Wonderful

Who doesn’t love a good ‘ole fashion game of hopscotch?

Lego Wall

A mom can dream – this would be months, no years, of entertainment!

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About Jennifer Fishkind

Jenn is a mom to three beautiful boys, wife to an amazing husband, social influencer and blogger. I love all things easy recipes, easy crafts, all things hacks, traveling EVERYWHERE and feeding my Pinterest addiction (check me out, I have more than 3.6 million followers!) Jenn has been featured on sites like Buzz Feed, Good Morning America, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Yahoo, Yummly, Pop Sugar, Reddit, Want to know more? Check out my full bio here!

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Laurie Fertello says

October 28, 2013 at 4:49 pm

Where did you find the logo material to cover the wall? The green backdrop in your photo?

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- Jennifer Fishkind says
  
  October 28, 2013 at 7:25 pm
  
  Hi Laurie, This isn’t actually my room. I found it online and loved it!!! Not sure where you can get the boards, but here is the original source: http://dornob.com/lego-playroom-walls-turn-surfaces-into-architectural-toys/#axzz2j3ud6TNM.
  
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- Toni says
  
  February 7, 2018 at 1:20 am
  
  We found the Lego boards at the Lego stores in the mall! Every Lego a kid..Even the adult kids….can imagine!
  
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Darlene says

December 19, 2013 at 5:50 am

My nearly 17 year old son was reading over my shoulder when I was checking out your photos. The cardboard on the stairs was his favorite. Why didn’t I think of these ideas when he was a kid was his question to me. No stairs, no hallway, and no money for a Lego wall, but hell they were awesome ideas which I will tell everyone about. Thanks to Play-doh. home-made dough, diknkies, and books, my son was rarely bored.

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- Darlene says
  
  December 19, 2013 at 5:52 am
  
  Sorry, I meant dinkies!
  
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- Jennifer Fishkind says
  
  December 19, 2013 at 6:22 pm
  
  Darlene – aren’t they great!!! I love the tape on the floor too! My kids would have loved that!!
  
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Crystal & Co says

January 26, 2014 at 11:42 am

A Lego wall? The masking tape car track? I am in love!

Excellent ideas Jennifer. I am pinning.

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- Jennifer Fishkind says
  
  January 26, 2014 at 12:06 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Crystal! These have got us through many a snow day!
  
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July 2, 2014 at 4:33 pm

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Suzanne Holt says

December 23, 2014 at 10:52 am

What great ideas to create your own fun for kids. Pinned to my “Frugal Family Fun” board.

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Dee says

September 3, 2015 at 12:19 am

Hi Jennifer
I picked up your page from Pinterest and will be using some of these great ideas for my kids these coming school holidays in Aus. I love the font you’ve used in “Genius parent hacks” which looks like stitching from a sewing machine…could you let me know what it is called ? Thanks again for the great ideas ! Dee

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- Jennifer Fishkind says
  
  September 3, 2015 at 7:34 am
  
  Hi Dee – it is called EDO – I found it on Picmonkey, but am sure it can be downloaded elsewhere.
  Jenn
  
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Carrie This Home says

November 17, 2015 at 9:03 pm

I know those long winter months are coming but these activities give me hope! We may get stuck inside but we’ll still have fun! Thanks so much for the roundup Jenn–I just pinned it!

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- Jennifer Fishkind says
  
  November 17, 2015 at 9:21 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Carrie!!
  
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Malima nora says

September 27, 2020 at 6:50 pm

great ideas to create your own fun for kids.

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