Fun Indoor Games for Kids – Keep Them Engaged & Growing
Engage kids with puzzles, word games, and charades for brain exercise. Try board games, card games, and DIY treasure hunts for fun. Create handmade jigsaw puzzles, letter cards, and storytelling games to boost creativity. These activities make learning exciting while keeping kids away from mobiles!
Brain Teasers (For Thinking & Problem-Solving)Benefits
- Improves memory, focus, and creativity
- Helps kids think logically
- Develops language skills
Examples of Brain Teaser Games
- Jigsaw Puzzles
- Word Games (Word Bingo, Crossword, Anagrams)
- Reading Relays
- Character Charades
- Story Building
DIY: How to Make a Jigsaw Puzzle at Home
Materials Needed: Paper, pencil, ruler, color pencils, cardboard, glue, scissors
Steps:
- Draw or print a picture on paper (e.g., animals, cartoons, or nature).
- Paste it onto a cardboard sheet and let it dry.
- Draw puzzle shapes on the image.
- Cut along the lines to create puzzle pieces.
- Mix them up and let kids solve the puzzle!
DIY: Word Game with Letter Cards
- Materials Needed: Cardboard, marker, ruler, scissors
Steps:
- Cut cardboard into small squares.
- Write letters on each square (make extra copies of common letters).
- Shuffle and give each child some letters.
- They must create words using their letters.
- Each letter has points, and the child with the highest score wins!
Benefits
- Improves strategic thinking
- Encourages teamwork & patience
- Enhances social skills
Examples of Strategy Games
- Board Games (like Chess, Monopoly)
- Card Games
- Role-playing Games
- Territory Game (DIY)
DIY: How to Make a Territory Game at Home
Materials Needed: Paper, marker, dice, game pieces (coins, buttons, etc.), a large cardboard sheet
Steps:
- Draw a map with different locations (cities, forests, rivers).
- Name each territory and give it resources like water, trade, or an army.
- Players roll a dice to move their token on the board.
- If a player lands on a territory, they can buy or rent it.
- The goal is to own the most valuable territories and manage resources wisely.