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30 Ways For Kids to Use Up Energy Without Leaving the House

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Ways For Kids to Use Up Energy

30 Ways For Kids to Use Up Energy Without Leaving the House

13 November, 2016 by Lisa Horten

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An active child is a wonderful thing . . . that is, unless they're stuck inside. Pent-up energy is frustrating for kids and exhausting for parents. With Summer winding down, more time inside is inevitable, but this year, we're going to be prepared — and so are you! These 30 indoor activities aren't just boredom-busters; they're also guaranteed to expend some of that restless energy that you know your kids are full of. Just put away your breakables, and get started!

Rearrange the Kids' Rooms

Make Elephant Feet (and Have a Slow-Paced Race)

Have a Rock-Painting Party

Make Paper-Bag Puppets

Make Life-Size Paper Dolls

Play Hide-and-Seek

Fill the Sink With Bubbles

Write, Direct, and Produce a "TV Show"

Try Fitness-Inspired Video Games

Play in the Tub With Shaving-Cream Paint

Have a Dance Party

Go Camping . . . Without Leaving the House

Play Library

Sort Through Old Toys and Plan a Garage Sale

Washi-Tape Car Track

Play Dress-Up

Whip Out the Swiffer

Put on a Fashion Show

Croon to Karaoke

Play Flashtag

Make Your Own Play-Dough

Build a Fort or Tent

Pretend-Gardening For Tots

Who Needs a Pool to Go Swimming?

Create a Race-Car Track

Hoop It Up

Bathtub Disco

Puffy Bathtub Paint

Play With a Box

Create an Art Gallery

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