Games for Kids with Cabin Fever

Thinkstock/Illustration by Stacy Lenz

What’s That Under the Couch Cushions? Goal: see how many “treasures” you can find. Sort them into categories: Pointy, Sticky, and “Gahhhhh, What the Hell Is That?” Winner gets to keep all the Legos and ponytail holders.

Strongman: How Many Loads of Laundry Can You Carry Up the Stairs? You really think you can carry all those shirts up the stairs and put them in your drawer? No way. Show me.

Make Your Own Littlest Pet Shop Critters! The dust bunnies under the bed are exactly like your Littlest Pet Shops! How many can you collect? Don’t forget the ones under my bed!

Let’s Play Restaurant! Learn how to make a cup of coffee, add milk and sugar, and bring it to Mommy on the couch. Nothing teaches fine motor skills like pouring scalding hot beverages.

Find the Dollar! I have hidden a dollar somewhere along the baseboards. This duster is a magic wand that helps find the dollar! Haven’t found the money yet? WEIRD. Keep dusting! Maybe it’ll turn up!

SpongeBob SquarePants Suds-a-Rama! Previously marketed under the title “Do the Dishes.”