Stuck Inside? Here Are 10 Fun Ways to Get the Whole Family Moving!
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February 6th, 2025
Winter weather can make it hard to get outside, but that doesn’t mean the whole family has to sit still! Keeping kids active indoors is a great way to burn off energy, have fun together, and even sneak in a little workout for yourself. Here are 10 creative ways to get moving inside—no fancy equipment needed!
1. Playing with Balloons 🎈
Balloons are a fantastic way to keep kids active without worrying about breaking anything!
✅ Simple version: Try “Keep It Off the Ground,” (or Keepy Uppy as “Bluey” calls it) where everyone works together to keep the balloon in the air. You can also see who can tap it the most times in a row.
🔥 Advanced version: Challenge kids to walk while holding the balloon between their knees or play balloon volleyball over a couch or table.
💡 Extra fun: Use a fly swatter or paper plate paddles to hit the balloon back and forth!
➡️ These balloons come with assorted animal faces and are a great price at $10 for 45 balloons.
2. Animal Walk Races 🐸 🦀 🐧
Turn movement into a fun animal adventure!
✅ Simple version: Take turns choosing an animal, and everyone copies its movement. Hop like a frog, waddle like a penguin, or crawl like a bear!
🔥 Advanced version: Assign animals to each other and race across the room using only that animal’s movement.
💡 Extra fun: Add a learning element—pause between rounds to read fun facts about the animals you’re imitating!
➡️ These flashcards are for ages 2 – 4 and can give you ideas for what animals to imitate and facts to learn about them. These ones cost a bit more money but they have fun facts and cute illustrations of 40 animals.
3. Yoga for Kids 🧘♂️
Yoga is a great way for kids (and parents!) to stretch, breathe, and move.
✅ Simple version: Follow a short, beginner-friendly yoga video for kids. Here’s one featuring a mom and her young toddler perfect for little kids. If you want to unplug for yoga, check out the “Yoga Bug” book.
🔥 Advanced version: Challenge older kids to hold poses longer or try more difficult moves like a plank or warrior pose. Here’s a quick video for older kids.
💡 Extra fun: Let kids take turns being the “yoga instructor” and leading the poses!
Grab a hula hoop and see who can keep it going the longest!
✅ Simple version: Just try to keep the hoop spinning.
🔥 Advanced version: Do tricks like spinning it on your arm or passing it between family members.
💡 Extra fun: Play music and try hula hoop dancing!
➡️ Here’s one fun video with lots of ways to get moving with a hula hoop.
Get Moving and Have Fun!
Cold weather doesn’t have to mean sitting still! Try out these fun activities to keep your family active and engaged indoors. Whether you’re dancing, jumping, or pretending to be an animal, the most important thing is to have fun together.