10 Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained Indoors This Winter

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When you have young kids at home, the post-holidays, post-new-year gloom can settle in strong. Well, this year, it’s time to fight back. Rather than resigning yourself to hearing “I’m bored” 17 times an hour, prepare in advance with activities, games, and gross-motor activities that kids of all ages will love. And when they love it…that means you can steal some time back for yourself. Win-win!

Here, 10 of our favorite indoor toys (and beyond) to conquer your basement—or family room, or playroom—during these chillier gray months, all available on Amazon. And before you know it, summer will be here…and you can send them outside again.

Kids Fort Building Kit

Fort building has leveled up since you were a kid. This all-in-one set includes everything you and your kids need to master a true work of art. Set it up next to your sofa and you can extend the fun with a giant sheet!

Foil Fun Unicorns & Princesses

Art projects are so great in theory, but more often than not they end in a mess that you are not exactly thrilled to be cleaning up. This foil activity set retains all the creativity with way less disorder, meaning it’s all upside for everyone.

Kids' Walkie Talkies

If your brood is into playing secret agents (or explorers), walkie-talkies are sure to be a hit. Bonus: You can use them to wrangle the herd when it’s time for dinner!

Stunning Science Chemistry Set

Calling all science buffs: This chemistry kit will have your curiosity piqued in all the right ways. (We mean, a real working volcano is always a hit.)

Inflatable Bounce House

Yes, Covid isolation is pretty much over, and therefore so is the moment these indoor bounce houses had on social media—but they’re still a winter-weather staple to keep on hand. This one fits in any empty-ish room and inflates in seconds, so it’s ideal for when the munchkins have some major energy to burn.

Kids' Karaoke Microphone Machine

As long as your ears are prepared for the volume dial-up, this sing-along microphone will quickly become a family favorite. Get your pipes ready!

Domino Train

Remember dominos? They’re seriously elevated these days—as here, in the form of set-up trains that create truly amazing patterns. Watch your kids stare in amazement and squeal with glee as they knock them all down.

9-in-1 Swedish Ladder Wall Gym Set

For a more permanent indoor gross-motor solution, consider this wooden option. It features all kinds of ways to play, including a rock wall, monkey bars, and more: your own little playground, right in your basement.

Light-Up Terrarium Kit

For the family that’s full of green thumbs, this terrarium is serious fun. Put your gardening skills to work, or develop new ones all together.

4-in-1 Hover Hockey Bowling Set

Don’t let ’em get rusty in the off-season. This multisport set includes a bowling setup, hockey gear, and even a “hovering” soccer ball to keep their game sharp.

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