{"id":8919,"date":"2026-07-17T19:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/?p=8919"},"modified":"2026-08-10T19:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T13:59:09","slug":"25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers: 25 Rainy-Day Ideas That Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-25-Rainy-Day-Ideas-That-Work-1024x578.webp\" alt=\"Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers 25 Rainy Day Ideas That Work\" class=\"wp-image-8920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-25-Rainy-Day-Ideas-That-Work-1024x578.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-25-Rainy-Day-Ideas-That-Work-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-25-Rainy-Day-Ideas-That-Work-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-25-Rainy-Day-Ideas-That-Work.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is one of those days when the rain is hammering the windows and you have a preschooler brimming with energy, it can feel like the walls are closing in fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This post brings you 25 toddler activities at home that need no screens and no fancy supplies. These<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\"> fun activities for preschoolers at home<\/mark> can be done with everyday items and a little imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#Indoor_Activities_for_Toddlers_Aged_1_to_3\" title=\"Indoor Activities for Toddlers Aged 1 to 3\">Indoor Activities for Toddlers Aged 1 to 3<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#1_Cushion_Obstacle_Course\" title=\"1. Cushion Obstacle Course&nbsp;&nbsp;\">1. Cushion Obstacle Course&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#2_Sensory_Bin_Surprise\" title=\"2. Sensory Bin Surprise&nbsp;&nbsp;\">2. Sensory Bin Surprise&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#3_Water_Play_on_a_Towel\" title=\"3. Water Play on a Towel&nbsp;&nbsp;\">3. Water Play on a Towel&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#4_Blanket_Tunnel_Adventure\" title=\"4. Blanket Tunnel Adventure&nbsp;&nbsp;\">4. Blanket Tunnel Adventure&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#5_Posting_Game_with_a_Box\" title=\"5. Posting Game with a Box&nbsp;&nbsp;\">5. Posting Game with a Box&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#6_Sticker_Play\" title=\"6. Sticker Play&nbsp;&nbsp;\">6. Sticker Play&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#Indoor_Games_for_Preschoolers_Aged_3_to_5_That_Last_30_Minutes\" title=\"Indoor Games for Preschoolers Aged 3 to 5 (That Last 30+ Minutes)\">Indoor Games for Preschoolers Aged 3 to 5 (That Last 30+ Minutes)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#1_Treasure_Hunt_with_Picture_Clues\" title=\"1. Treasure Hunt with Picture Clues&nbsp;&nbsp;\">1. Treasure Hunt with Picture Clues&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#2_Cardboard_Box_Forts\" title=\"2. Cardboard Box Forts&nbsp;&nbsp;\">2. Cardboard Box Forts&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#3_Pretend_Play_Setups\" title=\"3. Pretend Play Setups&nbsp;\">3. Pretend Play Setups&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#4_Sock_Basketball\" title=\"4. Sock Basketball&nbsp;&nbsp;\">4. Sock Basketball&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#5_Simple_Matching_Games\" title=\"5. Simple Matching Games&nbsp;&nbsp;\">5. Simple Matching Games&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#6_Indoor_Picnic\" title=\"6. Indoor Picnic&nbsp;&nbsp;\">6. Indoor Picnic&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#Creative_Rainy-Day_Activities_Art_Craft_and_Acceptable_Mess\" title=\"Creative Rainy-Day Activities: Art, Craft, and Acceptable Mess\">Creative Rainy-Day Activities: Art, Craft, and Acceptable Mess<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#Movement_Games_for_Burning_Energy_Indoors\" title=\"Movement Games for Burning Energy Indoors\">Movement Games for Burning Energy Indoors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#1_Balloon_Keep%E2%80%91It%E2%80%91Up\" title=\"1. Balloon Keep\u2011It\u2011Up&nbsp;&nbsp;\">1. Balloon Keep\u2011It\u2011Up&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#2_Animal_Yoga\" title=\"2. Animal Yoga&nbsp;&nbsp;\">2. Animal Yoga&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#3_Follow%E2%80%91the%E2%80%91Leader\" title=\"3. Follow\u2011the\u2011Leader&nbsp;\">3. Follow\u2011the\u2011Leader&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#4_Tape_Hopscotch\" title=\"4. Tape Hopscotch\">4. Tape Hopscotch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#5_Pillow_Jumping_Path\" title=\"5. Pillow Jumping Path\">5. Pillow Jumping Path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#6_Indoor_Relay_Race\" title=\"6. Indoor Relay Race\">6. Indoor Relay Race<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#7_Crab_Walk_Challenge\" title=\"7. Crab Walk Challenge\">7. Crab Walk Challenge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#25_Ideas_at_a_Glance_%E2%80%94_By_Age_Time_and_Mess_Level\" title=\"25 Ideas at a Glance \u2014 By Age, Time, and Mess Level\">25 Ideas at a Glance \u2014 By Age, Time, and Mess Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#1_How_do_I_keep_a_toddler_busy_indoors_without_a_screen\" title=\"1. How do I keep a toddler busy indoors without a screen?\">1. How do I keep a toddler busy indoors without a screen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#2_What_are_good_indoor_activities_for_a_2-year-old\" title=\"2. What are good indoor activities for a 2-year-old?\">2. What are good indoor activities for a 2-year-old?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#3_How_much_active_play_does_a_toddler_need_on_an_indoor_day\" title=\"3. How much active play does a toddler need on an indoor day?\">3. How much active play does a toddler need on an indoor day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#4_What_indoor_activities_work_when_I_also_need_to_work_from_home\" title=\"4. What indoor activities work when I also need to work from home?\">4. What indoor activities work when I also need to work from home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#5_How_do_I_rotate_activities_so_my_child_does_not_get_bored_of_them\" title=\"5. How do I rotate activities so my child does not get bored of them?\">5. How do I rotate activities so my child does not get bored of them?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/25-rainy-day-indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/#To_Sum_Up\" title=\"To Sum Up\">To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indoor_Activities_for_Toddlers_Aged_1_to_3\"><\/span>Indoor Activities for Toddlers Aged 1 to 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/physical-activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">WHO<\/mark><\/a> recommends that children under five get at least three hours of physical activity spread throughout the day, whether indoors or outdoors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following activities will come in handy when monsoon or summer heat requires them to be at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cushion_Obstacle_Course\"><\/span>1. Cushion Obstacle Course&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scatter sofa cushions on the floor and let your toddler climb, crawl, and balance on them. Besides offering hours of fun, the activity also burns energy and builds coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sensory_Bin_Surprise\"><\/span>2. Sensory Bin Surprise&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill a shallow box with rice, pasta, or safe beans. Now hide spoons or small toys inside that the child can scoop out. Pro tip: Ensure this activity is supervised so there are no choking hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Water_Play_on_a_Towel\"><\/span>3. Water Play on a Towel&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place a big towel on the floor. Now set out a bowl of water with cups and spoons. Let the child use the spoon to transfer the water from the bowl to the cup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Blanket_Tunnel_Adventure\"><\/span>4. Blanket Tunnel Adventure&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drape a blanket over two chairs for it to look like a tunnel. Toddlers will love crawling through the tunnel popping out on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Posting_Game_with_a_Box\"><\/span>5. Posting Game with a Box&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut slots into a cardboard box and give your child coins, cards, or blocks to \u201cpost.\u201d The activity not only keeps children busy but it is also great for hand-eye co-ordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Sticker_Play\"><\/span>6. Sticker Play&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give the child a sheet of stickers and paper. Toddlers enjoy peeling and sticking them. It also goes a long way in strengthening fine motor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These ideas, perfect for a 2\u2011year\u2011old at home, don&#8217;t need screens or fancy supplies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-1-1024x578.webp\" alt=\"Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers\" class=\"wp-image-8921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-1-1024x578.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-1-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indoor_Games_for_Preschoolers_Aged_3_to_5_That_Last_30_Minutes\"><\/span>Indoor Games for Preschoolers Aged 3 to 5 (That Last 30+ Minutes)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Treasure_Hunt_with_Picture_Clues\"><\/span>1. Treasure Hunt with Picture Clues&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hide small toys and other items around the house and draw simple picture clues like a sofa or shoe. Preschoolers will love following the trail, and the treasure hunt can easily stretch past half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cardboard_Box_Forts\"><\/span>2. Cardboard Box Forts&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut out a big box to resemble a fort and let the child decorate it with crayons, stickers and more. Once the fort is built, pretend play inside the fort can last hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pretend_Play_Setups\"><\/span>3. Pretend Play Setups&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay out a few props. It could be a basket, toy food, or even a toy stethoscope. Watch as the child takes to role\u2011play. This kind of imaginative pretend play often keeps them busy for 30+ minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sock_Basketball\"><\/span>4. Sock Basketball&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roll up socks into balls. Next, set a laundry basket as the hoop. Preschoolers love aiming and keeping score. Even if you have a small flat, this is one activity that can keep them physically active indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Simple_Matching_Games\"><\/span>5. Simple Matching Games&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use cards, shapes, or even household items. Get them to match pairs or sort by colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Indoor_Picnic\"><\/span>6. Indoor Picnic&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spread a blanket, pack a few snacks, and let them enjoy an indoor picnic with their toys. With pretend serving and eating, this can easily fill half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These activities are perfect if you are looking for indoor games for a 3\u2011year\u2011old at home that don\u2019t need screens and yet stretch into that golden 30\u2011minute zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-2-1024x579.webp\" alt=\"Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers\" class=\"wp-image-8922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-2-1024x579.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-2-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-2-768x434.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creative_Rainy-Day_Activities_Art_Craft_and_Acceptable_Mess\"><\/span>Creative Rainy-Day Activities: Art, Craft, and Acceptable Mess<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the best way to spend a rainy afternoon is to lean into a little mess that sparks creativity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Finger Painting on Newspaper:<\/strong> Spread out old newspapers and let toddlers dab and smear with non\u2011toxic paints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atta Dough Modelling:<\/strong> Hand over a ball of dough and watch them shape animals or simple objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paper Boats:<\/strong> Fold newspapers into boats and float them in a tub or sink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magazine Collage:<\/strong> Tear colourful pages and ask the child to glue them into fun patterns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leaf Printing:<\/strong> Get the child to brush paint on collected leaves and then press onto paper for nature\u2011inspired art.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg Carton Creations:<\/strong> Cut cartons into sections and let the child paint them into caterpillars or flowers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These activities are quick to set up and perfect for sparking imagination indoors. For a deeper dive, check out the full post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/art-craft-ideas-for-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">art and craft ideas for preschoolers<\/mark><\/a> that come with \u201cmess ratings\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Movement_Games_for_Burning_Energy_Indoors\"><\/span>Movement Games for Burning Energy Indoors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/family-life\/power-of-play\/Pages\/playing-outside-why-its-important-for-kids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Healthy Children<\/mark><\/a>, the parenting site of the American Academy of Pediatrics, notes that active play supports healthy growth, better sleep, and stronger emotional regulation in young children<em>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These quick-to-start activities that need very little set up, will keep the child active indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Balloon_Keep%E2%80%91It%E2%80%91Up\"><\/span>1. Balloon Keep\u2011It\u2011Up&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blow up a balloon and challenge your child to keep it from touching the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Animal_Yoga\"><\/span>2. Animal Yoga&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Call out names of animals (\u201ccat,\u201d \u201cfrog,\u201d \u201clion\u201d) and let kids copy their poses or movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Follow%E2%80%91the%E2%80%91Leader\"><\/span>3. Follow\u2011the\u2011Leader&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let one person lead with silly moves while the others copy the leader. Switch leaders often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tape_Hopscotch\"><\/span>4. Tape Hopscotch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use masking tape on the floor to make a hopscotch grid and follow it up with a game of hopscotch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pillow_Jumping_Path\"><\/span>5. Pillow Jumping Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay pillows in a line and let children hop from one to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Indoor_Relay_Race\"><\/span>6. Indoor Relay Race<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up two stations (such as the sofa and the door). Now let the child run back and forth between them carrying a toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Crab_Walk_Challenge\"><\/span>7. Crab Walk Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the child move across the room on hands and feet with their belly up like a crab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for activities that offer movement and also build focus, you can also look up these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/brain-gym-exercises-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">brain gym activities for children<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-3-1024x579.webp\" alt=\"Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers\" class=\"wp-image-8923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-3-1024x579.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-3-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-3-768x434.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Indoor-Activities-for-Toddlers-and-Preschoolers-3.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Ideas_at_a_Glance_%E2%80%94_By_Age_Time_and_Mess_Level\"><\/span>25 Ideas at a Glance \u2014 By Age, Time, and Mess Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Best Age<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Time Needed<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mess Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cushion Obstacle Course<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1\u20133 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20\u201330 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None \u2014 just tidying cushions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sensory Bin Surprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1\u20133 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medium \u2014 sheet underneath<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Water Play on a Towel<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1\u20133 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medium \u2014 towel cleanup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Blanket Tunnel Adventure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1\u20133 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Posting Game with a Box<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1\u20133 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sticker Play<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1\u20133 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Treasure Hunt with Picture Clues<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30+ min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cardboard Box Forts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30+ min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Low \u2014 tidying cardboard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pretend Play Setups<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30+ min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sock Basketball<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20\u201330 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Simple Matching Games<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20\u201330 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Indoor Picnic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30+ min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Low \u2014 snack cleanup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Finger Painting on Newspaper<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\u20134 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High \u2014 paint mess<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Atta Dough Modelling<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20\u201330 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medium \u2014 dough bits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paper Boats<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Low \u2014 water splash<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Magazine Collage<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20\u201330 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medium \u2014 paper scraps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Leaf Printing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medium \u2014 paint mess<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Egg Carton Creations<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medium \u2014 paint\/glue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Balloon Keep\u2011It\u2011Up<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10\u201315 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Animal Yoga<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Follow\u2011the\u2011Leader<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tape Hopscotch<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Low \u2014 tape removal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pillow Jumping Path<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\u20134 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Indoor Relay Race<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Crab Walk Challenge<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\u20135 yrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\u201320 min<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/parenting\/child-development\/how-babies-learn-through-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">UNICEF<\/mark><\/a> describes play as one of the most important ways young children learn, build relationships, and develop skills that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_do_I_keep_a_toddler_busy_indoors_without_a_screen\"><\/span>1. How do I keep a toddler busy indoors without a screen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on simple, hands\u2011on play. Cushion obstacle courses, sensory bins, or blanket tunnels keep toddlers moving and curious. Everyday household items may work even better than toys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_are_good_indoor_activities_for_a_2-year-old\"><\/span>2. What are good indoor activities for a 2-year-old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2\u2011year\u2011old thrives on activities that mix movement and fine motor play. Think of activities such as water play on a towel. Go for activities that are quick to set up and give them the independence that they crave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_much_active_play_does_a_toddler_need_on_an_indoor_day\"><\/span>3. How much active play does a toddler need on an indoor day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The WHO recommends that children under five get at least three hours of physical activity spread throughout the day, whether indoors or outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_indoor_activities_work_when_I_also_need_to_work_from_home\"><\/span>4. What indoor activities work when I also need to work from home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose longer\u2011engagement setups like cardboard forts, pretend play kitchens, or magazine collages. These buy you 30+ minutes where your child stays absorbed and give you a window to focus on work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_do_I_rotate_activities_so_my_child_does_not_get_bored_of_them\"><\/span>5. How do I rotate activities so my child does not get bored of them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep a small basket of 4\u20135 activities and swap them daily. Rotating cushions, boxes, or art supplies makes old activities feel fresh again. Changing the order and context can add the much-needed freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span>To Sum Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being stuck indoors does not mean a wasted day. It can be a day full of activity and fun. Variety is your best ally as switching activities keeps little ones engaged and helps prevent the classic rainy\u2011day meltdowns. Remember to keep a simple \u201crainy\u2011day basket\u201d ready with balloons, stickers, tape, and crayons and you will always have a quick way to turn a dull afternoon into something fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more such informative content, do stay tuned to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Footprints Preschool<\/mark><\/a> blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If it is one of those days when the rain is hammering the windows and you have a preschooler brimming with energy, it can feel like the walls are closing in fast. This post brings you 25 toddler activities at home that need no screens and no fancy supplies. 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