Ways to keep a soccer-obsessed 6-year-old active indoors during a rainy day in an apartment

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  1. gianfrancoangelo

    gianfrancoangelo New Member

    Real Madrid
    Spain
    Jul 8, 2025
    I'm looking for indoor activities that can keep a 6-year-old active for 20–30 minutes without making much noise. I live in a small upstairs apartment with thin floors, so I need options that are compact and friendly for neighbors.

    What has worked best for you with early-elementary kids?

    • Mini-trampoline with handle
    • Foldable tumbling or crash mat
    • Agility ladder paired with floor dots for footwork
    • Pop-up goals and a soft ball
    • Balance board or beam
    • Obstacle course sets... or anything else?
    Key considerations: noise on hardwood vs. rug pads, actual space required, storage that fits in a closet, and whether your child continued using it after two weeks. My budget is around $150. I’d love to hear about your successes and failures!
     
  2. Kryptonite

    Kryptonite Guinness

    Apr 10, 1999
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What about some sort of soft ball the kiddo can sit on a chair and kick between their feet?
     
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  3. gianfrancoangelo

    gianfrancoangelo New Member

    Real Madrid
    Spain
    Jul 8, 2025
    What is that called?
     
  4. gianfrancoangelo

    gianfrancoangelo New Member

    Real Madrid
    Spain
    Jul 8, 2025
    Replying to my own answer here, but I have found one thing that was actually more interesting - FPRO soccer mat. Basically they had a promotion running with the discount sporty20 (idk, maybe still applies), and I caved in to try it. So far, my kid used it once, so no concrete reviews, but he liked it!
     

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