The Best Indoor Toys, Books, and Games for Kids

“Our family received this for Christmas and has thoroughly enjoyed it! Ages 7 to 57 had fun playing it over and over again this Christmas. Turns are fast, and everyone gets to participate in each turn. It helps teach logic and strategy, but mostly it's just fun. In particular, Qwixx is a great game for those times when you want to do something fun with the kids, but you don't have a lot of time or energy for something complicated. Fun, fast, and simple.”

“This game is terrific for the whole family or just two people, no matter what your age is! We've been playing Sequence for a long time and have played with people as young as seven up to age 89. It is very easy to understand and follow the rules. The Jumbo Sequence edition is easier to play on for all players compared to the smaller game version. Buying this game will not disappoint!!! Everyone should own one.”

“Zingo is one of the greatest games for young children! It teaches them patience while waiting a turn, as well as numbers, letters, sight words/pictures, and it is very easy to operate. I have 3 kids 2, 4, 6 - and they all love playing this game together. My 2 year old does lose interest by the end, but that is expected for her age. She does have a fun time for the first 15-20 minutes though. My boys think this is the greatest game though, and it is one you can play with the whole family.”

“Honestly, at this point, my son and I are battling over who gets to use the Osmo. I’m more hooked on the numbers and he’s hooked on the tangram pieces. I just love when things are fun and educational. That’s how I grew up. I fell in live with learning through all the games I had. I wanted my children to experience that too, but it’s so difficult to find great material that’s up to date. This Osmo come SUPER close. I’d let him play this all day no problem. He’s learning and he thinks it’s all a game. Fooled him. Lol! Definitely buying for all my friends!”

“We bought this for the COVID quarantine of 2020 and this is so much fun! This kids really loved this game. It is a fun family game and the kids keep asking to play days after getting it. Was easy to learn and play. My 5 year old was a bit too young so we just team up and he is my burrito wing man. I'm hoping the burritos last and the dog doesn't get one during the action of the battles. They seem not so durable as they are made of foam, as to not hurt anyone with the flinging, but super cute...”

“What a fun, educational game! Our entire family, ages 7 - 70, enjoy playing. We all learn something every time we play.”

“We love this game! I got it with my eight year old in mind but we were able to teach our four year old too. ... Object is to get rid of your cards. There are silly special cards here and there which require you to all do a silly movement first. I would say a six year old or older could play. Like I said, our four year old could figure out the rules, but she was slow to get her hand to the pile which got frustrating. Fun game for on the go and even adults can have fun with it.”

“I think that I remember Seinfeld saying, "There is no such thing as fun for the whole family." Usually, I agree with him. However, everyone in the family seems to enjoy this game a lot. It is easy to learn, entertaining, and rewarding. There is a nice combination of skill and luck, and players can catch up quickly if they fall behind.”

“My 2 year old daughter, 5 & 10 year old nieces played with these things for hours. They made rings, bracelets, headbands, necklaces, even what they call the worlds longest snake. It was fun watching them play, I even made a few bracelets with my daughter.”

“I'm honestly surprised by how long this little castle has lasted. We're going in 3 weeks and it is free of any rips and has not come apart. We've even moved it from room to room and my kids have had various blankets and toys hung on the top of it and it's still intact. It's fun to color (even for the grownups) and my kids fit in there nicely together (they're 8 and 6). For the price, this one is a win for us!”

“Has there really ever been a negative LEGO review? Besides stepping on one. LEGO are fantastic and I love watching my children’s imaginations explode with ideas!”

“This is one of those items where we say, "Why didn't I think of that?!" This fort is perfect for children of all ages. It is durable, easy to put up and easy to store. My 4-year-old got this for his birthday. My 4-year-old and 8-year old love building forts. However, we never have any chairs to sit on, blankets on the beds or pillows on the couch because they use them all to build it! With this fort, it is simply one piece that meets all those needs. It is easy for kids to get it and out of and spacious for multiple kids at once. My 4-year-old can even set it up and blow it up on his own. No longer do we spend hours building it, we can spend hours just enjoying it! If you're on the fence about buying it, jump on down on the side of clicking 'buy now'. You won't regret it!”

“Bought this for a 3 year old's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids were younger than the recommended age of 6, but with help from parents, they were engaged the whole time and it wasn't as messy as you might have thought. We soaked the eggs for a little over 5 min because it took a while to get the plates together and the activity area cleared out, and the eggs still held together and were easy to carve open! The kids thought it was a lot of fun.”

“Great addition to a home learning kit for kids. Helps with both kids imagination, building skills and hand coordination. Comes with enough parts to make a good size cube or house, add a sheet and my kids went nuts.”

“This is perfect for teaching my toddler how to learn letters and numbers! I can write them easily and erase to start over again in 2 seconds and without leaving any streaks. Easy to use and I really like that it has a lock feature so you don't accidentally erase. I can see this being fun on road trips too without any mess! Very happy with these so far!”

“My 3 year old got these for his birthday and absolutely loves them. We still have to help him change into the robots and back into letters. However, he is working on fine motor skills with manipulating them. He loves playing with the robots but mostly likes lining up the letters and saying the alphabet.”

“My kids all loved these. The majority of them are cute and they are all very soft and squishy. (There is one caterpillar/maggot shape that isn't the cutest but any kiddo that likes bugs might enjoy it) They all came individually wrapped so they didn't stick to anything and could be protected from hair and dust.”

“This is the second of this set. My kids are obsessed. They are 4 & 2 and my son has happily been playing with them almost EVERY SINGLE DAY since his third birthday a little over a year ago. I’ve seen him grow in his ability to build, design and create. He’s used these in the sunshine to watch colors create “new colors'' via shadows. He’s gotten better at learning balance and stability. Great STEM toy that is worth the money. These have been thrown/dropped on our tile floor dozens of times and not one is chipped, scratched, or has a loose magnet. Simply an amazing!”

“Bought as a gift. Child is very happy with them and parents love what he's learning so they have bought them to gift other kids in their circle. Snap circuits are fantastic. My 13 year old still likes them though he has moved to soldering and building his own computer and electronics. He had his kits for 8 years and was able to pass them on to another child. They hold up well to frequent play and wipe down easily (when you're worried about germs). We initially got a junior set and bought additional sets to add to them as needed. You can even get them with a piece that includes the Arduino chip to add computer coding to projects. Options are endless”

“This set is ADORABLE. A large mat, some stencils and foam shapes, and FIVE water pens. This is the best set I've found at this price point. I cannot wait to give this to every friend with a toddler! Especially with the older kids doing their virtual learning, this is great for keeping the little ones occupied!”

“I bought this set for my son for Christmas when he was in first grade and started reading the books aloud to him. He is now in fourth grade and has almost finished reading "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" all by himself! Unless you've been living under a rock you're familiar with the wizarding world of Harry Potter -- and the excellent storytelling, imagination, magic, and life lessons contained therein -- so the quality of the series itself was never in doubt. The quality of the set was equally good. It came shrink-wrapped, in perfect condition, and has held up for four years with no issues. I highly recommend this set!”

“My daughter has heard these books on Audible as her bedtime story since before she knew how to read. Now she’s old enough to read them and she loves the set. Her favorite book is the “write your own book”. So hard for her to put it down!!”

“Over almost 10 decades, Dr Seuss books have been some of the most popular books for children. Not only are they delightfully entertaining, they also teach important life lessons. This set contains some of his best. Every child should have these books!”

“I bought this as a fidget for my 10 year old with autism. He loves it!! He plays with it all the time. Anyone who picks it up loves it. It’s interesting and relaxing!! Has held up to his very rigorous play for a few months now-which is impressive.”

“The One and Only Ivan is an incredibly touching story. Loosely based on the life of the famous Atlanta Zoo based gorilla Ivan, the story inspires both empathy and sense of morality for young readers. Themes and other literary devices are easy to discern, and the lessons derived are complex, yet simple enough for kids to digest and store for use throughout their lives. My 9 year old son came away from this read with a whole new sense of and respect for animals, especially those involved in exhibitions around the world. It really is a must read for all young people.”