{"id":11254,"date":"2024-01-22T16:54:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T21:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/?p=11254"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:33:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T20:33:37","slug":"indoor-activities-for-au-pairs-and-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/au-pair-advice\/indoor-activities-for-au-pairs-and-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun and Creative Kids\u2019 Indoor Activities for Au Pairs and Their Host Children"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>\n

As an au pa<\/a>ir<\/a>, part of your job is having fun with your host children. Whether playing sports, playing the park, or singing your favorite songs, you\u2019re never bored working with kids. When the weather isn\u2019t cooperative, or you need a break from playing outside, you\u2019ll need ideas for some kids\u2019 indoor activities to keep your host children engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of our favorite things to do inside with kids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play a board game!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes an old board game that hasn\u2019t been played in a while can spark everyone\u2019s interest. Most households have a stash of games to play indoors on a rainy day. Take one or two out and get excited for some healthy board game competition!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Au<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play The Floor is Lava<\/em>!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best games to play indoors on a rainy day! This is a creative way for kids to tap into their problem-solving techniques and burn some energy in the process. Use couch cushions, books, anything they can safely step on and create your own hot lava obstacle course.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Host<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a laser maze!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have some painter\u2019s tape on hand? Create a \u201claser maze<\/a>\u201d in the hallway of your home and try to escape without getting zapped by the lasers!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Painters<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make cloud dough!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Similar to playdough, but with a little less prep in the making, cloud dough is a fun activity to help with fine motor skills and creativity. Learn to make cloud dough with just two ingredients here<\/a>.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Host<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get crafty!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no better time to enjoy being crafty than when you\u2019re stuck indoors. If you\u2019re out of craft ideas, check out Au Pair USA\u2019s Indoor Activities Pinterest Board,<\/a> complete with tons of fun activities for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our personal favorites include: <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n