Rainy days need not dampen family spirits! Enjoy indoor activities and turn gloomy weather into cherished memories. Dive into the world of imagination with arts and crafts, letting creativity flow through painting, do-it-yourself projects, or making homemade playdough.
Arts & Crafts
Paper plate haircuts
Mini kites
Handprint fish puppets
Lady bug rocks
Painting: Consider allowing your child to use washable Tempera paint, finger paint, or watercolor. Have your child wear old clothing and be sure to cover the work area with a tarp, newspaper, or garbage bags.
Do-it-yourself projects: There are 100 ideas in this YouTube video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYVM8DUcGqw
Unleash laughter and friendly competition with board games. These are some of our family favorites!
Indulge in indoor treasure hunts: This YouTube video presents lots of different personalized ideas and variations to create your own treasure hunt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoExvqUGUlY
Engage in culinary adventures, baking cookies or creating edible masterpieces.
- 3 Ingredient Butter Cookie Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVI2eNW5iuM
- Super easy crispy oatmeal cookies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Ou6KcxPpE
Embrace the magic of storytelling with a family reading session or putting on a play.
There are lots of rainy day children’s books, starting with the classic, The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Suess. There is a long list of rainy day books on this bookroo website:
https://bookroo.com/explore/books/topics/rain
For a touch of tech-based fun, explore educational apps or embark on virtual museum tours.
A favorite website that teaches coding is code.org. This website will take you to 35 best free educational websites:
https://www.passionforsavings.com/free-educational-websites-kids/
Rainy days are perfect for bonding, cuddling up with movies, and hosting indoor picnics. Embrace the opportunities for quality time and creativity, turning those drizzly days into cherished family moments.