Don’t let any reason be a party pooper for your date with the kids. Here are some activities and indoor games for kids that you can play to spend some quality time with them and keep them entertained. It will also help you bond with your kids a little better and have some fun.

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1. Scrub and shine

Ever wanted to give your child’s toys a good scrub? Not only because they’re pretty much always on the floor, but also because of all the things they’ve been in contact with. Simply gather all the toys that require cleaning, a bucket of soapy water and some colourful sponges, and get down to do a little scrubbing with your child. It’s amazing how an activity that you’ve been petrified of all this while can give your little champ all the happiness in the world.

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2. Sugar, spice and everything nice

What’s half as good as binging on cakes? Baking some, maybe. It’s funny how ingredients and mixing them up can bring a spontaneous smile on your child’s face. Regardless of whether you’re doing it right, the thought of mashing all those ingredients in an unabashed manner seems very appealing to kids. Don’t forget the icing in all its colourful magnificence — red, blue, green, yellow. Spare none.

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3. Indoor camping

The concept of indoor camping grows on you, and before you know it, you’re gleefully putting up tents in your room. Let your child have a day of indoor camping with storybooks, candies, hot chocolate, and some toys.

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4. Treasure hunt

Create your very own treasure map and lay hints all over to keep your toddler preoccupied. A scavenger hunts all around the house in a quest for that treasure. What’s more, you could add a few gifts here and there in order to keep your little one intrigued and interested.

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5. Lemon and spoon race

Remember the famous lemon and spoon race? Well, line up your kids and give them a lemon and a spoon to put in their mouths. Create a finishing line in your living room or any other open space, and get set go! Keep your kids’ favourite candies, toys, or other stuff to make it a little more exciting.

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6. Puzzle games

Do you also have puzzle games stacked in the back of your drawers? Well, it is time to get those out and play with your children. Re-arrange puzzle pieces with your kids and have an afternoon full of laughter and fun. Even better, do a puzzle-solving face-off and let your kids use their skills and potential.

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7. Bowling

You might not have the exact bowling set, but don’t worry. Grab all the plastic tins and bottles lying around and stack them in the same manner as a bowling alley. Now, all you need is a ball and a scoreboard to keep track of the winner.

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8. Indoor maze

Playing in a maze is one of the most strategic and fun things to do. You can always add some obstacles and gifts at every point and create a maze indoors for your kids. It could help them apply their skills and also provide a lot of motion to get them excited. So, go ahead and create a maze adventure for your kids.

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Have fun playing around and spending quality time with your kids!