Top Learning Games for Kids to Play During the Winter Months
Written by Pakhi Rewri | October 19, 2025
Introduction
As the end of the year nears, one can feel the transition in the weather. Winter is just about to approach, and it is time to sip on hot drinks and snuggle in blankets. However, it doesn't mean that one needs to slow down and restrict the moment. As winter progresses, one can think of some alternative ways to enhance one's physical movement without feeling too cold. For kids specifically, parents may plan some fun indoor activities.
Such indoor activities can be a good way of staying active, yet not catching a cold or the flu. The best part is that these indoor activities do not just promote physical movement, but may also support a child's overall development. Parents may also participate in these activities with their child to spend some quality time.
Top Learning Games for Kids That Enhance Movement
Playing a game is not just about running from here and there. It is about building social connections, communication skills, enhancing problem-solving, and so much more. With the right kind of games, kids may actually excel and get the opportunity to learn while also staying engaged. Here are some top learning games for kids.
Cosy Corner Obstacle
For this game, one can use questions, Hulahoops, and other furniture at home to create tunnels for a safe indoor course. It can be a friendly challenge for kids to pass the tunnel without touching any of the furniture or making anything fall. The more twists and turns, the better it is. Parents may also participate in the challenge and set a time limit to decide the winner. One may also make small castles from bedsheets and pillows to make this even more interesting.
Penguin Shuffle
The indoor penguin is a game about walking like penguins in a team and balancing beanbags. If 1 doesn't have beanbags at home, then they may use anything else that has a similar structure and weight. It is a game about coordination and ensures lots of giggles. The best part is that kids get to walk like penguins while working on their balancing skills. It can be made even more complicated by adding other toys and props into the game.
Snowstorm Scavenger Hunt
While a scavenger hunt during a snowstorm seems like an interesting idea, it is not the safest option, specifically for kids. But a similar adaptation can be done indoors by creating a realistic snowstorm environment with colourful paper charts and caught in. Parents can hide themed objects like mittens, gloves, and woollen socks around the house and give kids some hints. If the child can find the hidden objects within the limited time period, then they can be rewarded.
Freeze Dance
Freeze dance is a great way to jam to some good music while playing winter-themed tracks. However, as soon as the music stops, kids have to freeze in their position and not move until the music starts. As a bonus, parents may add different types of costumes and colour themes. While this is a game that can be enjoyed year-round, it is a great option to promote movement and agility while staying indoors. It doesn't restrict any movement and ensures a lot of fun.
Snowball Relay
This is a relay race that can be organised with artificial snowballs created with cotton. It would require at least 6 to 8 participants, and each team will have two candidates. The relay will begin with kids starting from the boundary line, carrying a spoon in their mouths with cotton balls. Once they reach the next checkpoint, these balls have to be transferred to the spoon of another child without any hand contact. The team that crosses the finishing line first is declared the winner.
Indoor Bowling
An indoor bowling mania can be created using empty bottles as pins. As a rolling ball, one may use a soft ball to knock these balls down. To give this a winter touch, one may decorate the bottle with winter themes like a snowman face or with snowflakes. It may keep everything more festive and add a competitive edge. The whole game is about hand-eye coordination and can also be a little competitive session for kids.
Musical Chair
Musical chairs is one of the most fun games, not just for kids, but for adults as well. To play this, all the family members can come together and put chairs in a vertical or horizontal position one after the other. As the music starts, everyone can start dancing around the chair and as soon as it stops, everyone needs to sit on a chair. Now the catch is the number of chairs. Every time there is going to be less than the number of people. That way, each time someone will get eliminated until one winner is decided.
Conclusion
Each of these games is fun, promotes physical activity, and can also be a way to bond. These can be played during winter to avoid the brutal cold outside, yet remain active and engaged. This may also reduce high screen time among kids.