Hobbies And Interests
Board Games
Board games offer a variety of indoor entertainment for children along with educational value. According to Parents.com, Chutes and Ladders, Sorry and Scrabble Junior are all classic board games that keep kids involved and entertained. Along with having a good time, games like Scrabble Junior encourage kids' spelling and vocabulary skills along with reinforcing social skills such as taking turns.
Magical Tricks
Learning a new trick or two is one way to offer kids indoor entertainment. Go online to learn more about magic tricks or purchase a magic kit from your local bookstore. Turning a simple game like I Spy, into an amazing magic trick will engage children for hours. With a group of children, one child can play the role of the magician with the help of a secret helper. The magician leaves the room while the rest of the children pick an item. When the magician returns, the secret assistant begins pointing to objects, leading the game of I Spy. The secret assistant helps the magician pick the correct item by pointing to something black before the selected item. This way, when the item is pointed to, the magician is able to amaze his audience.
Tasty Treats
Spend the afternoon cooking with children for enjoyable and tasty entertainment. Cooking a batch of cookies or a special treat encourages kids to use their reading, measurement and sharing skills. To create an even greater special event, allow children to use frosting and other candies to embellish their baked cookies or cakes.
Classic Movies
Spend quality time with children watching a movie or introduce a group of kids to a classic from the past. According to Parents.com, some special movies to share with children include "The Black Stallion," "101 Dalmatians" and "Babar: King of the Elephants." Turn the afternoon into a theme movie party by picking movies based on one topic such as musicals and watch classics such as "Mary Poppins," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" or "Annie." Continue the fun by having children sing along to the soundtracks of the movie once the movies are over.
House Fun
The entire house can be used to play group games such as hide-and-seek or by creating a scavenger hunt. Each child can take turns hiding and being found, encouraging children to follow rules and use all their senses to find the hidden child. Create a scavenger hunt by making a list of riddles leading children to certain objects and offering a prize to the winner.