Every parent has faced this moment — your child is at home, the weather is too hot or rainy, and they’re already bored before you’ve even finished your morning chai. You want them to stay busy, learn something new, and most importantly… stay off screens for a while. Indoor play feels like the easiest option, but what actually helps in their development? The good news is: indoor play can build almost every essential skill — if you choose the right activities. And most of these ideas need only simple toys, imagination, and a little time together. Let’s explore some fun, practical, and child-friendly indoor play ideas that support cognitive, fine motor, speech, social-emotional and sensory development — all in one. 1. Cognitive Development: Games That Sharpen Thinking Skills Young children learn best when they touch, explore, and experiment. a) Wooden Puzzles & Sorting Games Puzzles build problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and patience. Sorting by colour, sha...