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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
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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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