COVID-19 virus has now spread throughout the world. With a fast spreading process, our efforts are needed to reduce the spread of viruses by stay at home. Schools are closed and children studying at home with an online course system. Stay at home, stay indoor and avoid the crowd make children easily get bored. Here is we give you some indoor play ideas and daily schedule.

Content:

| Indoor play ideas for babies 0-9 months

| Indoor play ideas for toddlers 1-2 years

| Indoor play ideas for pre-school children 3-4 years

| Indoor play ideas for young children 5-8 years

| Daily schedule

Indoor play ideas for babies 0-9 months

Peek-a-boo!

All you need to play this game is your hands and a sweet voice. And you must know the rest, it is a very simple game. Your little one will be very happy at watching you disappear and reappear. As your baby gets older, she will start playing back with you.

Name the body parts

Name your baby’s body parts and point to them to help teach her their names. “Where your nose? There it is!” You can point to your own as well to help your baby make the connection between the two: “Where is mommy’s nose? Here it is!”

Indoor play ideas for toddlers 1-2 years

Kitchen drummer

Let your toddlers play with kitchen stuffs. Turn over bowls, pots and pans to make a set of drums straight from your kitchen. For drumsticks, grab some wooden spoons. Your little rock star will keep himself entertained exploring all the different sounds they can make. This game is also great for helping them develop their fine-motor skills.

Drawing

Give your baby some crayons and paper and let him draw away! This will allow them to unleash his creativity and enjoy independent, creative play. When they’re done, talk to them about the different colors they used.

Pass the ball

Grab a soft ball and roll it back and forth with your toddler. This back-and-forth play is great for confidence building and teaches them that you will respond to their actions. To make it even more fun, try adding in another ball and talk to them about the one they chooses.

Indoor play ideas for pre-school children 3-4 years

Dress up

Grab some different fabrics and clothing and encourage your little one to make a pretend costume out of what you have. Then, play a game together based on what they chooses. Who knows what adventures you’ll have!

Chasing around

Play the “I’m going to catch you!” game around the house by playfully chasing your child around your living space. If she has a lot of energy, this will help her to get it all out. You may need to join her for a nap yourself when you’re done.

Name that animal noise

Make different animal noises and have him guess which animal you’re pretending to be. Encourage taking turns and let him make some noises too while you guess. This is a great opportunity to teach him more about the animals you each choose, too.

Indoor play ideas for young children 5-8 years

Wash away!

Grab some toys that can safely go in the water, fill up a bucket and let the fun begin. Encourage them to “wash” their toys by dunking them and playing with them in the water and then cleaning them off with a soft cloth.

Playing make believe

Have them take the lead and encourage them to come up with a make-believe scenario. Follow along with their instructions and ask them questions about the world they have created.

Make a very colorful snack

Have your child help you prepare a snack for the family and challenge them to use as many colors as they can. Grab some healthy options and have them lay them out on a plate in a design she likes. They’ll be proud of their delicious creation.

References: UNICEF Website

Daily schedule

Jessica McHale, a photographer and also a mother who lives in the United States, share a daily schedule on her Instagram account in the midst of isolation to keep herself and her family healthy.

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Indoor play ideas and daily schedule for your kids during COVID-19