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Rainy days are a dread for all parents especially those that have toddlers. Toddlers are very enegetic and rainy days are not a pleasure becuase they need to run around. There are many activities available for rainy days . Some rainy day activities for kids include art and crafts, watching movies, play board games, Play Hide and Seek or do a Treasure Hunt and Bake Cookies. Those are just some activities other activities all depend on your childs age. Some other actiivties going to the mall or going to a museum.

The best activities for toddlers are:
*Visit the library, and get them to pick out there very own book to read before going to bed.
*let them help you do the washing, let them learn between colours and whites.and then put it in the machine.
*get them to help with the house work, Like washing cabinets
*if the rain stops outside, get there gumboots on and go explore all the puddles.
*never throw out boxes, decorate them and make cubby houses,
*make your own play dough.
*get a packet of lollies and get them to sort out the different colous or shapes.
*dig out the old baby toys, they will be keen to play with them since its been a while.
*put on some music that has beat and dance.
*wrap up a few of Their favourite toys then get them to unwrap them.
*make a photo album together.
*play musical bumps, when the music stops, sit down as quickly as possible, they will soon learn to copy you.
*play follow the leader, get her to copy everythink you do, like patting your tummy,sit down stand up run, anythink silly.
*sit on the floor oposite each other and play catch with a ball.
*make a cake together.
*do face painting get her to paint your face as well
*go camping in side make up a tent with blankets, and pillows.
have a doll teas party picnic.
*play shops, buy a fake cash register, so then they learn the art of money as well as having fun
Those are just some actiivities to do with your children. Be creative any fun rainy cay activities can be made from things in your home.

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