15 Rainy Day Activities To Get Your Kid Moving (Without Losing Your Sanity)

Rain, Rain, Go Away… Or at Least Give Me a Break! 

We’ve all been there—your kid is bouncing off the walls, the weather is a soggy disaster, and you’d rather not brave the germ-infested chaos of the trampoline park. What now?

Luckily, there are tons of ways to keep your kid engaged, active, and entertained—even when you’re trapped inside. Whether they need to burn energy, get creative, or channel their inner chef, there are 15 rainy day activities to get your kid moving (without losing your sanity). 

And when you need a break (or let’s be honest, when they need a new distraction), Kong Academy’s YouTube channel is packed with movement-based adventures that turn your living room into a ninja dojo, superhero training ground, or jungle expedition.

Let’s dive in before the couch cushions become a wrestling ring.

1. Superhero Training Camp (Movement + Imagination)

Your mission: Train for battle against the ultimate villain! Set up an obstacle course with pillows, tunnels (hello, couch cushions), and chairs. Have them crawl, jump, and roll through superhero training. Want a pro guide? Check out Kong Academy’s Superhero Training!

By the time they finish saving the day, they’ll be ready for a snack break.

2. Bake Something Fun (Creativity + Fine Motor Skills)

If they’re going to make a mess anyway, might as well turn it into a snack! Let them knead dough, stir batter, and roll out cookies—great for fine motor skills and patience. Try homemade pretzels (rolling + twisting!) or banana muffins (mashing + mixing!).

Bonus: They burn energy and you get fresh-baked treats. Win-win.

3. Indoor Parkour Adventure (Movement + Problem-Solving)

Transform your living room into a real-life action scene! Challenge your kid to jump, climb, and balance their way through a parkour obstacle course made of cushions, chairs, and tape lines. Want a fun guided adventure? Try Kong Academy’s Ninja Training for cool moves and challenges.

Extra challenge: Add a “mission”—rescue a stuffed animal or deliver a top-secret message before time runs out!

4. Dance Party Battle (Movement + Coordination)

Crank up the tunes and get ready to bust a move! Try freeze dance, copycat dancing (one person leads, the other copies), or even a full-on family dance-off. Want guided fun? Follow Kong Academy’s movement-based videos for extra energy.

No judgment—parents who join in get bonus cool points.

5. The Floor is Lava (Movement + Strategy)

Pillows and furniture are the only safe zones! Have your child move across the room without touching the “lava.” Level it up by adding challenges like hopping on one foot or balancing a book on their head.

Just make sure they don’t push the cat into the lava.

6. Spy Mission Impossible (Problem-Solving + Movement)

Secret agents needed! Tape yarn or streamers across a hallway to create a laser maze. Your kid must crawl, jump, and sneak through without touching the “lasers.” Add a mission: Retrieve a stolen treasure (aka a stuffed animal).

Stealth training complete—now if only they could be this quiet all the time…

7. Giant Puzzle Challenge (Problem-Solving + Fine Motor Skills)

Calling all puzzle masters! Pick a big jigsaw puzzle and race against the clock to see how fast you can finish. If they’re younger, go for floor puzzles with large pieces.

This one builds patience… which you’ll need for the next activity.

8. Make a Story Fort (Creativity + Calm Play)

Every good adventure needs a hideout! Build a cozy reading fort with blankets, pillows, and fairy lights. Then, pick out your favorite books or listen to an audiobook while snuggled up inside.

The quieter they are, the longer you let them stay up past bedtime.

9. Animal Movement Game (Movement + Coordination)

Can you move like a jungle animal? Call out different animals, and your kid has to mimic them—hop like a frog, crawl like a bear, waddle like a penguin.

Prepare for some hilarious interpretations.

10. Balloon Volleyball (Hand-Eye Coordination + Movement)

A balloon, a string, and a whole lot of fun! Hang a string or tape across a doorway and bat a balloon back and forth without letting it touch the ground. Want more fun? Use pool noodles as paddles!

No broken lamps = parent victory.

11. DIY Escape Room (Problem-Solving + Teamwork)

Trapped in the living room—can you escape? Give your kid clues and puzzles to solve in order to “unlock” a hidden prize. Set a timer for extra intensity.

Great for future detectives and mastermind villains alike.

12. Sock Skating (Balance + Coordination)

Turn your floor into an ice rink! Grab some thick socks, find a smooth floor, and let them glide, spin, and racelike ice skaters.

Gold medal for creativity, silver medal for not wiping out.

13. Shadow Boxing or Karate Moves (Movement + Strength)

Channel that extra energy into action moves! Let kids punch, kick, and block like their favorite martial arts heroes. For guided training, check out Kong Academy’s action-packed workout videos.

Note: Walls, lamps, and siblings are NOT opponents.

14. Indoor Relay Races (Speed + Agility)

Hallway Olympics! Try races with hopping, crab walking, or balancing a spoon with a ball. Time their best runs for added competition.

They’ll sleep well after this one. You’re welcome.

15. YouTube Adventure Workouts (Movement + Storytelling)

When in doubt, let Kong Academy take over! Their movement-based adventure videos turn screen time into active play. Subscribe here and let the games begin!

Survive & Thrive Indoors

Rainy days don’t have to mean bored kids and stressed-out parents. With a mix of high-energy games, hands-on activities, and movement challenges, your little ones can burn energy, learn something new, and (hopefully) crash into bed early.

Need a break? Let Kong Academy’s YouTube channel handle the fun!

Subscribe now and turn screen time into active time!