Fun Indoor Rainy Day Activities for Young Children
When the skies are grey and the puddles are deep, it's time to turn your home into a world filled with fun, games and a whole lot of creativity! Here are some screen-free, smile-packed rainy day activities for young children. They are easy to set up, engaging and perfect for keeping those little hands and minds busy.
Indoor Obstacle Course
Transform your space with pillows, tunnels made with blankets, and stuff animal checkpoints. Let your children crawl under covered chairs, hop over cushions, and tiptoe around and over taped boundary lines on their indoor obstacle course. You will be surprised at how much fun they will have burning off energy indoors!
Some things you will need: Pillow, Chairs, Tape, Rope, Soft Toys, Blankets
Coloring and Painting
One of the most favorite pastimes for children is coloring and painting. Want some creativity without too much cleanup? Try Ziplock Bag Painting. Add dollops of paint onto a piece of cardstock, seal it in a Ziplock bag, and let your child press, squish and swirl the colors around. Sponges cut into fun shapes like hearts and stars can also be used for painting. Just dip them into colorful paint and press on paper to create some fun and memorable artwork.
Some things you will need: Ziplock Bags, Coloring Books, Paper, Paint
Baking
Encourage small children to join you when you're in the kitchen as they help mix, pour and sprinkle! Baking and cooking together is a perfect indoor activity for soggy rainy days. Recipes for rice crispy cereal bars treats or even oatmeal raisin cookies are great for little helpers. Don't worry about perfection or the occasional cleanup. Embrace the mess and the memories!
Some things you will need: Recipes, Mixing Bowls, Measuring Cups, Apron
Dance Party
Throw a Party! Shake off the rain with some upbeat music and silly moves. You can even take turns being the DJ or turn it into a game by having a freeze dance. This a fun activity for children who love music and enjoy dancing. It's also a great bonding activity for the entire family.
Some things you will need: Music Players, Streamers, Light Enhancers, Disco Ball
Arts and Crafts
Simple craft activities using supplies like paper plates, paper cups, tissue paper, or even toilet paper rolls are perfect for rainy day blues. These are the type of supplies you may already have around the home that now can be used for multiple craft projects. Use these to create mini puppets, jewelry, Binoculars or Origami.
Some things you will need: Safety Scissors, Paper, Glue, Markers, Paper Towel or Toilet Paper Rolls
Final Thoughts
Rainy days don't have to be dreary or boring. With a little planning they are the perfect days for some fun or even a mini indoor adventure. You are not limited to the suggestions on this list. Be creative and keep a "Rainy Day Box" ready with basic supplies like paint, glue and paper. For children who are always moving and exploring, there's an activity that is sure to keep them entertained and their days bright even when it's pouring outside.
Chey
Featured photo credit: Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay
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