Indoor Activities

Toddlers love bath-time activities and water play, even when they're not taking a bath.

Playing shot put with a balloon is not so easy, in this modern twist on a classic Olympic event.

Soap crayons get your toddler clean, and are fun to write with in the tub.

Paper plates are softer than traditional rings, making this activity safe to play indoors on a rainy day.

If your toddler hates getting water on her face when her hair is being washed, try this easy activity.

Try this game with a real potato, and make facial features from clay, felt scraps, or miniature marshmallows.

In this water activity, your toddler can try to win the cork blowing contest.

Let your child use the books in your household to learn all about running a library.

This rainy-day activity describes several different indoor beanbag races for a competitive toddler.

Children will love calling out "jiggety," "joggety," and "jig" in this fast paced card game.

This indoor activity will give your toddler a sandbox without the mess, thanks to these alternative fillers.

Keep your child entertained with this simple game. Can she toss the jellybeans in the container?

This rainy-day activity teaches your child about mailboxes and how to mail a letter.

This activity describes a great way to build an indoor obstacle course, which can keep children occupied for hours.

On a rainy day, teach your toddler how to thread spools, and she'll practice for hours.

Building a house of cards is a much easier challenge if you cut slits in them.

There are lots of great rainy-day activities you can do with tape. Here are some suggestions.

Try this fun rainy day activity. See whether your child can jump the indoor creek.