9 Indoor Activities to Do When You're Stuck Inside

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Got a snow day? Check out these 9 great indoor activities that will keep you warm and stave off the boredom!

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Experiment with Balloon Science

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Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Ice Skate With Wax Paper

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When itâs too warm to ice skate or too cold to roller skate or you simply want an anytime, indoor activity, set up a wax paper skating rink.

Popsicle Stick Log Cabin

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Kids entranced by Little House on the Prairie? This popsicle stick "log cabin" is a great introduction to pioneer history.

Snow Paint

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In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Bowling for Addition

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Use empty soda bottles to create a fun bowling set that helps your first grader practice addition skills!

DIY Silly Putty

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The perfect activity for a rainy day, or any time your little one moans, "Moooo-oom, there's nothing to do!"

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Homemade Beads: 3 Ways

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Here are 3 inexpensive ways for kids to make their own beads, from scratch.

Indoor Igloo

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You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Kids can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.