The weather is getting pretty cold and it’s not like we can play outside much anymore. So I did some research over internet, what can I do with my kid indoors.

She is 5 so not too big and not too small. Currently when I’m busy she plays computer games, but it’s not the thing I wish her to do all weekends.

I found few games over net I probably should buy:
– Carrom (Indian game with moving discs. Haven’t seen it, but sounds fun)
– Ludo (I played similar game when I was small. It always made me sleepy)
– Bingo (when I was small it was called Lotto. Good for kid to remember numbers)
– Twister (haven’t played it, have heard of it, I want it)
– Tower (you build tower from small wooden blocks and try to pull out without breaking tower. Should find where I put it)
– Cards (I used to play sooo much card games when I was small. Have to ask my mom send over card game book)
– Uno (also card game, but it is simple and fun for kids)
– Lego (which kid doesn’t like it? I haven’t bought much Lego for my daughter, but probably should cause she loves building houses from everything else)

And few more ideas for myself to remember:
– Music lessons. My family loves singing and I know a lot of traditional English and Latvian songs.
– Cooking lessons. It’s always fun.
– Geography lessons. Spend one day related to one country. E.g. read about Italy, go to Italian restaurant, play Italian games etc.
– Exercise. I was thinking about buying Wii, but then I have to buy Tv as well (yep, don’t have any). Maybe then just switch on music and dance?
– Games like “Can you be a … snake …?” and let kid to do it.

And in worst case scenario I will allow her to play games. Currently she plays NeoPets and Nickelodeon. They both has a lot of fun and educating games.

If we get out of the house to some indoor activities, I would want to go to following:
– LeisurePlex. There is 3 of them in Dublin, however I find them very loud and tiring.
– E.N.R.G. – haven’t been there that’s why I want to see it. Seems big enough for few hours fun.
– National Aquatic Centre is quite a far from our house, but it is a great place for full day fun.
- The Ark – also haven’t been there, that’s why I want to go there
– Imaginosity is close to our house and it is great for kids.

And there are few more places, that I’m not interested at the moment, but you can take a look.