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Break out this list of fun indoor games to get your kids moving, learning, and exploring their creativity. During times spent indoors, the best way for kids to burn off any excess energy is by playing games and lots of them. If you want the youngsters to take a break from the screens, give them the gift of puzzles, memory games, and exciting activities that will challenge their minds and muscles. These fun games for kids are perfect for the indoors and super easy to do.<\/p>\n

Problem Solving Games That Kids Will Enjoy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are a variety of games and activities that will keep kids away from screens, help develop their thinking, all while keeping them entertained and their minds stimulated: brain games! Games that foster critical and creative thinking support their desire to learn and can also have lots of fun doing it. Here are some engaging problem solving games for kids that will give you and your family ideas and inspiration for hours on end.<\/p>\n

Jigsaw Puzzles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Jigsaw puzzles are a fun way for children to develop their problem solving and cognitive skills. Plus, it\u2019s something adults can find themselves getting into just as much as kids can. Check out our selection of custom photo puzzles<\/a>, featuring engaging designs in high-quality, child-friendly formats. You can find puzzles that are suitable for all ages, from tiny toddlers to teenagers. With piece counts ranging from 12 \u2013 1014, every small child can work their way up.<\/p>\n

Board Games And Card Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dust off some of the old board games. Monopoly is a fun way to practice math skills, while also teaching kids ideas such as saving, spending, and other money-management concepts. Scrabble stretches vocabulary skills. Classic card games like Go Fish, Spoons, Crazy Eights are fun and simple ways to improve a child\u2019s logical reasoning, number identification, arrangement, and color grouping abilities. Make your child\u2019s card gaming experience more fun by creating their own set of personalized playing cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Memory Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Brain boosting memory games help improve memory in a playful and entertaining way. Memory games help improve a child\u2019s concentration, train visual memory, and boost focus and attention. There are many variations of memory games you can play at home. Our favorite is a simple matching card game since you can increase or decrease the complexity by changing the number of elements. Customize a matching card game<\/a> that they\u2019ll never forget. You can choose from a wide assortment of designs and add your favorite photos to maximize the fun. It\u2019s cute, easy, fun, and stretches those brain muscles.<\/p>\n

Scavenger Hunts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To get the creative juices flowing, prepare a home-based scavenger hunt for your kids to embark upon. Kids love finding hidden objects \u2013 especially when there\u2019s a prize at the end. Hide treats and trinkets, and then write your clues on some slips of paper. Place the first clue somewhere easy to find, like inside your child\u2019s snack or cereal bowl. Then leave as many clues as you like around the house, making a trail to find the final prize. Classic games such as \u201cI spy with my little eye\u2026,\u201d Simon Says, and scavenger hunts are fun brain sharpening games that will help your children follow instructions and increase their spatial awareness.<\/p>\n

Mad Libs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mad Libs are a hilarious way for kids to brush up on their parts of speech. Children will be able to cement concepts such as nouns, verbs and adjectives, all while coming up with ridiculous stories related to certain themes. Problem solving games like Mad Libs help a child learn how to tell a story and build the kind of mental skills that will be required of all our kids when they are adults.<\/p>\n

Marble Runs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Constructing a marble run is a great way for kids to build their motor skills and use problem solving to figure out ways to keep the marble from stopping in the middle of the track. Your kids will have tons of fun, enjoying a sense of accomplishment by completing a project.<\/p>\n

Active Games To Get Kids Moving<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Indoor Basketball<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An over-the-door basketball<\/a> hoop and miniature ball is an excellent way for kids to get some exercise while stuck indoors. These hoops come with a portable board, soft foam ball and are easy to mount in a bedroom, playroom or game space \u2013 wherever your kid prefers to dunk and swish. They can practice shooting or layups on their own, or enlist their siblings for games like Knockout and Horse. Indoor basketball is a great active boredom buster for days inside.<\/p>\n

Dress Up Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Most kids love to dress up because it gives them an opportunity to walk in other people\u2019s shoes – imagining themselves as their parents, teachers, favorite superheroes, and more. This activity promotes creative and imaginative thinking. Children have vast, open imaginations. When they dress up, they root their imaginative stories in reality for a short while, giving them a chance to have fun and explore. Dress up games help kids release energy by moving around rather than staying in one place. If your kids love superheroes, these fun personalized kids capes<\/a> can be easily customized and will keep your children occupied for hours.<\/p>\n

DIY Obstacle Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Running through obstacle courses are always fun games for kids, but building one together will be a huge hit with the whole family. They can be made differently every time, so it never gets old. To create an engaging course, be sure to include a variety of motions such as jumping, crawling, and balancing. Have your kids help you make the course by using some of these creative ideas:<\/p>\n