Need indoor recess activities that don't require a closet full of supplies?

These creative indoor recess challenges use materials you already have in your classroom:

✓ Scrap paper from the recycling bin

✓ Scissors

✓ Crayons or markers

✓ Glue

✓ Stapler

That's it!

Even better, cleanup is quick and easy. When students finish, paper scraps go right back into the recycling bin.

This collection of creative challenges keeps students engaged during indoor recess, rainy days, extreme heat days, snow days, and other times when going outside isn't an option.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Uses common classroom materials

• Little to no preparation required

• Minimal cleanup afterward

• Encourages creativity and problem solving

• Works for a wide range of grade levels

• Provides meaningful alternatives to screen time

Perfect For:

✔ Indoor recess

✔ Rainy day activities

✔ Snow day recess

✔ Extreme weather days

✔ Fast finishers

✔ Reward time

✔ Emergency sub plans

✔ Early dismissal schedules

Students stay busy creating, designing, building, and inventing while teachers avoid the stress, expense, and mess that often come with indoor recess activities.

If you've ever found yourself scrambling for something to do during an unexpected indoor recess, this resource will quickly become a go-to solution.

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