With schools still closed indefinitely and the weather taking a slight turn for the worse there is extra pressure on parents to keep kids entertained. If cabin fever is setting in and your children are getting restless, you may be in need or some new ideas. So we have put together a list of our favorite inside kids' activities as a starting point.
From arts and crafts to baking and dress-up, these fun indoor activities can include all the family are all possible to pull off on a budget.
1. Bake some cupcakes
Cake Décor Stunning Sprinkles Mixes, £8.99
Baking is a fantastic way to keep your child entertained during indoor days or when the weather is gloomy. Even from a young age, children love to stir and pour ingredients in to a mixing bowl. Why not start with a simple cupcake kit and get creative with the toppings?
Requiring minimal ingredients, cupcakes are a great recipe for kids to have a go at. Encourage them to get creative with the decoration but investing in a few fun toppings. This mix is a great choice as it includes mermaid and unicorn sprinkles, which is sure to capture their attention.
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2. Build a den
Triclicks Kids Teepee Play Tent, £37.99
A pop-up tent is s fun toy for kids to enjoy both outdoors and inside too.
A tee-pee is a more stylish variant of the classic kids pop-up tent. While many tents may entertain for a few days then be cast off to the shed, this is a gorgeous alternative that can stay up in your child's room for years.
Made with durable cotton canvas fabric, it is easy to assemble. Fill it with cushions and toys for a sweet hideout or play dress up and transform it in to a castle, cave or house.
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3. Conduct science experiments
Galt Toys Science Lab Kit, £12.99 (was £17.99)
Stimulate your child's curiosity and love for learning by trying out some at-home experiments. This science lab kit from Galt Toys is a great way to engage a young scientist and encourage early STEM learning and scientific thinking while having fun.
Suitable for ages five and above, the kit comes with 20 experiments including how to make lively lava, and it can be used again and again.
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4. Make your own jewellery
Galt Jewellery Craft, £9.99
A jewellery set is a great option if you want to enjoy some arts and crafts without the mess. Galt's Creative Cases encourage creativity, decision-making and self-expression with 300 beads and stick-on gems to create your own jewellery.
With this set your child can make fun beaded bracelets and necklaces as well as decorate earrings, rings and hair clips with foam shapes and 예스카지노 gems. It's great for a rainy afternoon and the sets can also be sent to friends and family as a sweet gift.
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5. Get colouring
FAO Schwartz Jumbo 7 Wonders of the World colouring book, £10
If your kids have made their way through all their classic colouring books, you might want to consider an upgrade with this jumbo colouring fold-out map.
Expanding into a long map depicting the Seven Wonders of the World, the map can be used by kids to colour as realistically or as creatively as they like.
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6. Play a family board game
David Walliams Mega-Tastic Challenges Game, £14.99
If you are looking for something new to enjoy as a family that will help the kids stay engaged, you can't go wrong with a board game.
David Walliams' Mega-Tastic Challenges Game is a fun board game that is educational as well as brilliantly entertaining.
Players have to work their way around the board collecting characters from David Walliams' books by successfully completing either a physical feat or mental challenge like a trivia question.
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7. Learn and play with a puzzle
Ravensburger Animals of the World, 60pc Giant Floor Jigsaw Puzzle, £9.99
Jigsaw puzzles are the perfect indoor activity and great way of keeping kids calm and occupied. Slightly different to a regular puzzle, this giant floor puzzle has 60 pieces that fit together to form a world map with animals.
Once you've put it together, the puzzle gives you a great opportunity to talk about the places and the animals - it's up to you to go as far with the educational element as you like.
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8. Play with clay
Sago Brothers Air Dry Clay, £22.99
Enhance your child's sensory development with Sago Brothers Air Dry Clay. This pack contains 24 colours of modelling clay along with a helpful tutorial book designed to guide your child through common shapes, foods and animals.
Compared to regular dough, the Sago Brothers air dry modelling clay is not greasy, doesn't crack or lose shape after drying, and won't leave messy residue. The clay dries within 24 hours so you can keep your little ones' art work forever.
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Cake Décor Stunning Sprinkles Mixes | 200g Variety Pack | Fun & Edible Themed Cake Decorations | Resealable & 100% Recyclable Pouches (Variety Pack 200g): Amazon.co.uk: Grocery
Triclicks Kids Teepee Play Tent Indian Children Wigwam Tipi Play House - 100% Cotton Canvas Portable Princess Girls Tent for Indoor and Outdoor (White Style B): Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games
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David Walliams Mega-Tastic Challenges Game | Waterstones
Ravensburger Animals of the World, 60pc Giant Floor Jigsaw Puzzle: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games
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Sago Brothers Air Dry Clay, 24 Colours Modelling Clay for Kids, Molding Magic Clay for DIY Slime Kits & Slime Accessories, Air Hardening Clay Craft Set for Children Boys Girls Toys: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games
