Top 10 Winter Indoor Activities for Kids in Childcare Centres
- Carina Dai
- Nov 25, 2025
- 3 min read
Fun, cozy, and full of giggles!
When winter brings chilly winds and snowy days, outdoor play might slow down—but the fun definitely doesn’t have to! Childcare centres can turn cold-weather days into warm, energetic adventures with simple indoor activities that keep little ones moving, laughing, and learning.
Here are 10 adorable, kid-approved indoor activities to make winter days bright, busy, and full of smiles. ❄️💛
❄️ 1. Mini Indoor Obstacle Course
Think: pillows to jump over, tunnels to crawl through, tape lines to balance on!Kids LOVE pretending they’re on a mission—whether they’re sneaky ninjas, brave explorers, or spaghetti-legged robots.
Great for energy-burning AND imagination!
🎶 2. Freeze Dance Party
Turn on the tunes and let the dancing wiggles begin!Children can hop, shake, spin, and wiggle… until the music stops. Freeze like a snowman! ⛄
This one always brings the giggles.
🎈 3. Balloon Volleyball
Just one balloon = endless fun.Kids can bop it up, tap it gently, or play over a “net” made of yarn or tape.Bonus: balloons move slowly, so everyone can join in safely.
🐧 4. Animal Action Game
“Waddle like a penguin!”“Hop like a bunny!”“Roar like a tiny lion!”
Little ones get their bodies moving AND practice their best animal impressions. Extra cute points for penguin waddles in winter.
🔎 5. Winter Scavenger Hunt
Hide simple items around the room—soft toys, blue objects, shapes, or even laminated snowflakes.Kids LOVE the adventure!
Add movement instructions like:
“Tiptoe to find something red”
“Hop to your next clue”
“March like a tiny reindeer” 🦌
🎳 6. Soft Indoor Bowling
Set up pins using plastic bottles or stacking cups.Roll a soft ball and—crash!Children get so excited watching the “pins” tumble (and helping set them up again).
🧘 7. Cozy Kids Yoga
Stretch tall like a tree…Curl small like a hedgehog…Breathe like you’re blowing warm air into your mittens.
Short, simple yoga sessions help kids relax and re-center—perfect for after busy activities.
🛤️ 8. Movement Stations
Create little stations around the classroom:
Jumping jacks
Marching
Tiptoe walking
Balancing
Spinning (slowly!)
Kids rotate every 30–45 seconds like little athletes on a mission. So fun!
👂 9. Simon Says: Silly Edition
A classic, but make it extra cute:
“Simon says wiggle like jelly!”
“Simon says flap like a bird!”
“Simon says stretch to the sky!”
“Simon says roll your shoulders like a tiny snow monster!”
Perfect for listening skills AND laughs.
🏅 10. Winter PE Challenge
Create a simple checklist and cheer the kids on!
10 snowflake jumps ❄️
5 “big bear” steps
10 star stretches 🌟
3 wall push-offs
Kids feel so proud when they finish their “winter workout.”
💛 Making Winter Days Magical Indoors
Even when it’s too cold to play outside, little ones can stay active, silly, and full of joy with the right indoor activities. These simple ideas help children:
Burn energy
Build motor skills
Stay creative
Work together
Have SO much fun
Winter at childcare can be just as magical indoors—warm hearts, cozy rooms, and lots of playful movement!
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