If you love being an Aunt, Uncle or Babysitter, this list is for you. Cement your OG status with these fun activities 🤗
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All the games but they’re sneaky because kids learn from them!
When you’re drawing a blank on what to do…
All the games but they’re sneaky because kids learn from them!
These are not only really fun and interesting games, I like the fact that any kid playing is still learning something - even if it doesn’t feel like it 🤗
National Geographic is a great place to find brain games and other things to spark creativity and to get kids thinking 🤔
Brain Games
This is excellent for the little scientist or curious kiddo you have in your life
Squishyland. - The Fidget Games
This is a great app that has all sorts of games to get kids thinking and trying new things
App Store
Who doesn’t like a trunk full of costumes to dress up and play in?
An even cooler idea 💡 is to make your own by thrifting a trunk and filling it with costumes and props 👏
Costume Trunk Kids
These are so much fun to play with! Let your imagination soar as the possibilities are endless 👏
K'NEX | Construction Toys
Medical toys are always fun- who hasn’t played doctor when they were little 🤗🩺👨🏻⚕️👩🏻⚕️🧑⚕️🩻
Medical Toys For Kids
It doesn’t matter your age - playing with NERF guns is so much fun 😂
Nothing like chasing the kids around with these 😂
Nerf Pistols & Blaster Toys - Canada's #1 Toy Shop
If the weather is good, why not go play outside? Lots of different games to get the kids to use up their energy
Outdoor Games & Backyard Games | Walmart Canada
These have always been fascinating to me and it’s interesting to see how kids handle these puzzles 🧩
Iq Games
These are great for older kids when they don’t feel like playing board games or going outside
The Ultimate Activity Book for Teens
These are great and sometimes messy ways to get those kids thinking and creating.
Science Kit For Kids
I saw these and think they are pretty cool. There is one for inside your home and I believe there is one you can use outside at a park or your backyard. Gets them looking 👀
MOLLYBEE KIDS Toddler Scavenger Hunt Fun
I had something similar as a kid and my siblings and I loved it! We would try to build the craziest tracks lol 😂
Marble Run Tiles · PicassoTiles
This is great for when they want to go to the beach, but they are not able to. You can play with this inside or outside.
Kinetic Sand: Playsets
Man I wish we had this as a kid! This is so cool! You can take them rockhounding or just outside to collect things to then look at under the microscope.🔬
58-Piece Science Microscope Kit 1200X LED
When you’re drawing a blank on what to do…
When you’re just stumped on coming up with something to do. Articles and lists to help you out. 🤗
This is a great blog that has a ton of great ideas 💡
50 Fun Indoor Activities to Do With Kids
This is another great blog and it’s from the UK. 🇬🇧
Fun Activities for Cool Aunts and Uncles
So many cool, unique and fun ideas can be found on Pinterest it’s a great resource ❤️
470 Best Kids Building Activities and Ideas in 2026
Honestly Reddit is such a goldmine for finding discussions on pretty much anything you can think of. This is a great post.
LPT Request: how to be an amazing aunt or uncle : r/LifeProTips
I honestly have so much fun reading these with kids lol 😂 they really get into making the choices and there is always a lot of laughter involved.
Choose Your Own Adventure Books
This was an interesting read that I think anyone could apply, not just parents.
Child Development - The Importance of Positive Attention
