Stuck At Home With Kids In Hong Kong? Discover Fun-tastic Indoor Activities To Keep Them Entertained!

DIY Crafts & Sensory Play

Engage your kids' creativity with DIY crafts. Provide them with art supplies and encourage them to create their own masterpieces. They can make paper crafts, origami, or even try their hand at painting or sculpting with clay. Check out our great video here of five easy arts and crafts ideas: how to make rainbow rice and more!

Another great indoor activity idea is sensory play. These ExploraTray sensory bins (pictured) from Hong Kong-based Barefoot Buddies are perfect for keeping the mess contained and indulging your kids' curiosity. They also offer super quick delivery! Check out their social media account for sensory play inspo, as well as others like Sensory Play Matters, Sensory Play At Home, and Sensory Playtime.

Did you also check out Little Nature Wanderlust's local online storefront? They have all you need in terms of starter sensory play sets and home activity sets.

Indoor Treasure Hunt

Create a fun and interactive treasure hunt inside your home. Write clues and hide small prizes or treats around different rooms. Let your kids follow the clues and enjoy the thrill of searching for hidden treasures (it also allows you to kick back and relax for some time)! This ready-made list of scavenger hunt clues by The Spruce will really get their minds working!

For the little tots, you can always guide them through verbal cues like "Look in the drawer beside my bed!" and then read out the clue for them once they find it. Encourage color and object recognition by making it a bit harder "Look under something square and red!".

Movie Marathon!

Pick a theme or series and have a movie marathon day with your kids. Prepare some popcorn, snacks, and drinks, and enjoy a cozy day watching their favorite movies or discovering new ones together. Thankfully in Hong Kong, we've got so many streaming services right at our fingertips from Netflix, YouTube, Disney +, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV. Stuck for ideas? Check out this great list of family-friendly movies as well as our curated list of the best family-friendly books as movie adaptations! And don't forget the age-old adage: screen time doesn't count when we are stuck inside!

Get Crafty With Some Science Experiments

Conduct simple science experiments at home using everyday household items. There are plenty of online resources and DIY kits available that provide step-by-step instructions for exciting experiments like making slime, volcanoes, or balloon rockets. This list of 50 Fun Kids Science Experiments will have your kids entertained for hours and for some, you can use household items you probably already have!

Have An Indoor Picnic

Jazz up mealtimes and set up a picnic spot in your living room! Spread out a blanket, pack some sandwiches, fruits, and snacks, and have a delightful picnic indoors. For toddlers, this sandwich recipe list from Yummy Toddler Food is great inspo, otherwise check out Delish and BBC Good Food.

Set the sound machine to the sounds of nature or pick some tunes from Spotify and you're all set!

Home Baking Or Cooking

Involve your kids in the kitchen and let them help with baking cookies, cupcakes, or preparing a simple meal. It's a great opportunity to teach them basic cooking skills and spend quality time together. This activity is suitable for kids of all ages as you just need to vary the level of involvement. Even toddlers will enjoy whisking an egg - you'll probably enjoy cleaning up the mess a bit less afterward!

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Virtual Museum Tours

Explore the world of art and history by taking virtual tours of famous museums. Many museums offer online exhibits and interactive tours that allow kids to learn about different cultures and artworks from the comfort of their homes. From The Louvre, a specially curated selection for the kids at The Met and many more, check them all out below!

• The Louvre - best for kids who love art and those fascinated with Ancient Egypt
• The British Museum - features the Rosetta Stones and mummies!
• Met Kids - hop into their time machine!
• Van Gogh Museum 
• Boston Children's Museum - includes activities to do at home as well
• National Museum Of Natural History

Family Board Games, Puzzles & Apps

Gather your family for a fun game night. Play board games, card games, or even video games together. It's a great way to bond, have friendly competitions, and create lasting memories. Here's our pick of board games to play with kids right now!

Haven't had time to get to the shops in time? Check out these amazing apps that are educational too! We've categorized them by age for ease.

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Storytime & Book Club

Set aside dedicated time for reading and storytelling. Choose age-appropriate books and take turns reading aloud. You can also start a mini book club where everyone discusses their favorite books and characters.

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Exercise & Have A Dance Party!

I like to move it move it! Clear up some space, play upbeat music, and have a lively dance party with your kids. Let them showcase their dance moves or teach them some fun choreography. It's a fantastic way to get active and enjoy music together. Other ideas to play include The Floor is Lava! and musical chairs.

Otherwise, YouTube has a great selection of home exercise clips for kids from Joe Wicks aka The Body Coach and feature some of their favorite characters. Other toddler favorites are the Paw Patrol home exercises and Pinkfong's.

All that dancing and exercising got them riled up? Check out our selection of the best meditation apps on the market to try with the kids.