When you have children you know that being stuck indoors can be very difficult.
When the weather is bad, or the day is too hot to be out of doors, it is always nice to have some fun ideas for things to do indoors.
The following are five great ideas for indoor fun: 1.
Song Tag This is a game where you play tag in the house.
When you get tagged, you can't move until you make up a verse to the tune of your favorite song.
It is like freeze tag, but instead of freezing, you have to test your creativity and sing a song.
You and your children will be cracking up, and rolling on the floor in laughter.
You can fill several hours with this fun activity, and in addition to that, you can help your child tap into their creative edge and express it through singing.
2.
Round Table Story One really fun activity for the parent with several children is that of telling a joint story around a table.
Pop some popcorn, or get out some other snacks, then sit around the table and as a group, make up funny stories together.
As the parent you can start, and then you pause, and the person to your left has to pick up where you left off.
Go around the table taking turns telling your portion of the story.
When it is all said and done, see if you can remember the story, and write it down.
On your next rainy day you can read it to your children, and get a fun lively discussion going about the memories of telling that story.
3.
Outdoors In One fun way to bring some lively fun to the indoors is that of taking outdoor activities and bringing them in.
Go swimming in your bathtub.
Get your bathing suits on, lay out on your towels in the living room, splash, play, then use the water all over the bathroom after to help you get the place clean after.
Build a sand castle out of brown sugar.
Do whatever your favorite outdoor activity is, but find a way to do it inside.
Your child will love it! 4.
Finger Licking Painting Finger painting is always a fun activity, but to spice it up a little and make it a more enjoyable, try painting with pudding instead of paint.
Get each of your children a paper plate, and their own color of pudding, and let them have at it.
They will laugh, create, and enjoy licking their fingers.
Your kitchen might get a bit messy, but it will be worth it.
5.
Live a Story Tale When you are stuck inside for the day, take your child's favorite story book, and make it come to life.
If they love Dr.
Seuss, then cook up a fun and unique meal such as green eggs and ham.
If they love Cinderella, carve a pumpkin coach.
Find a story with something you can duplicate at home, and do so.