15 Boredom Buster Indoor Winter Activities for Kids

Here is some fun indoor winter activities for kids to do on those cold chilly days. Call it boredom busters if you will. Simple and fun activities for winter that pass the time and keep your little ones busy. 

We have had a lot of chilly days this winter so here are great ways to pass the time, besides just screen time. So go ahead and start scrolling to find tons of ideas to pass the time. 

Indoor Winter Activities For Kids 

1.) Indoor Snow Painting 

If you have snow outside consider trying this indoor snow painting activity. Head outside, scoop some snow then head in to the tub or on a hard floor. Let them color and create with bright colors. 

2.) Cloud Dough 

Here is a tie dye cloud dough that you can make and provide hours of fun. Simple supplies needed to make this easy DIY cloud dough. 

3.) Dollar Tree Sensory Bins 

Here are a few easy and creative sensory bins that you can make with supplies from your local Dollar Tree. Affordable and easy ways to keep your kiddos busy. 

4.) Laundry Basket Skee Ball

Whip up this fun and easy skee ball with baskets, balls and laundry baskets. A few supplies is all it takes. Kids can spend hours playing this at home skee ball. 

5.) Glow in the Dark Tic Tac Toe

Here is a fun one to play in the dark. Grab your glow sticks and create a fun atmosphere that makes tic tac toe even funner than before. Try it today. 

6.) Dinosaur Sensory Bin

If you want go ahead and try out this dinosaur sensory bin. Great learning activity and great for stimulating and learning and growing their imagination. Give it a try. 

7.)  Firefly Glow Jars – Glow in the Dark Mason Jars

Are you dreaming of summer? If so, here is a fun and easy way for you to try out a firefly glow in the dark jar. So easy to make but such a pretty turnout. 

8.) Tie Dye Art with Baby Wipes

If you happen to have some baby wipes on hand try this tie dye design. Grab your markers and watch instantly as things transform and become a tie dye paradise. 

9.) DIY Window Clings for Kids

Here are simple and easy way to make your own DIY window clings. This is so fun to do and you can let your kids draw and create anything they want. 

10.) Magic Salt and Watercolor Snowflake Art Project for Kids from One Little Project 

Check out this magic salt and watercolor activity. The snowflake design fits perfectly in with the winter theme. Kids will love painting to see what is hidden on the page. 

11.) Snow Storm in a Jar from Lemon Lime Adventures 

Here is a fun activity to show a snowstorm in a jar. This is a great science experiment to try out if you are needing a boredom buster. 

12.) Galaxy Jars from Home Crafts and More 

This is a paint craft where you can create a galaxy look with just a few simple supplies. So fun, and the color options and looks are endless. A fun DIY activity for kids. 

13.) Fake Snow Sensory Bin from The Best Ideas For Kids 

Here is a really fun and creative sensory bin for kids to try out for fake snow. Grab some toys and let them play, build, and make fun with the fake snow. 

14.) Melting Snowman from Little Bins For Little Hands 

Another fun one is this melting snowman. They are so cute and fun. The kiddos will have a blast watching to see what happens to your snowman. 

15.) Magic Milk from Fun Learning For Kids 

Magic milk is a colorful, fun, and slightly messy indoor activity that will fill your child with excitement. Let them pass the time creating a stunning milk design.