Good rainy-day activities for children 25 Articles

by Joanne Smedley

Activities for pre-school toddlers on rainy days. A few suggestions for things to occupy your inquisitive child on rainy days that doesn't involve TV! (Though of course some kids will love to go out in the rain too so ...read more

by Jennifer Hope

There are few things more miserable than being cooped up in a home with rambunctious kids full of pep and no outlet for it. Pity the poor soul left with them! Fortunately, with a little bit of imagination, you can harn...read more

by Sharon MacGregor

It's raining and though it is so easy to press "play" on something electronic for the children, their are other options. 1. Make a tent. Children of all ages love to play under a sheet or blanket fastened to kitchen c...read more

by InspiredWritingResea rch

Rainy Days Are Great For Learning Activities About Science and Precipitation. A timely and topical lesson on Climate, Meteorology and Environment can be motivating and challenging, with the right preparation. You wil...read more

by Discoverylover

Rainy days can be a huge hassle for parents/babysitters when kids get bored easily, which can lead to children getting into mischief. Here are some rainy day activities that you can do with children to help avoid this! ...read more

by Kim Brock

If it's raining outside, there are lots of fun things you can do: Go on a Picnic Ask your children what items are needed and have them coordinate "the trip" by getting a picnic basket, blanket, and making the sandwiches ...read more

by Chris Mckenna

Rainy day activities normally mean staying indoors. For many of us that is a nightmare 1,2,3 or more kids in the house all wanting to do something different all at different ages. It is a challenge but here are some idea...read more

by Babs

Here is a project that I thought was the coolest to do when I was little. I remember whatching it on an afterschool program on PBS in the early to mid 80's. Walking through a regular sheet of notebook paper: Supplies: ...read more

by Imogen Rayne

Homemade Fun for an Indoor Weekend Is it raining and you can't go outside? Want to have fun and spend family time together this weekend? Do you have colored construction paper, glue, yarn,...read more

by Brandie Pass

As a mother of three young children, you would think I would be an expert on this topic. I think that I am the type of mother, who cannot stand huge messes, and bored kids. I have spent thousands of dollars on expensiv...read more

by Sarah Burke

My daughter is five and an only child. Therefore when she is bored she turns to us for amusement. I'm not a big fan of playdoh, painting, dressing up or many children's activities. So I started thinking about what I like t...read more

by Spencer Andrew

1. Charades. Get everyone to write movie names, cartoon shows, expressions etc. on scraps of paper. Throw them in a hat. Then each person picks a charade in turn and acts it out. The audience guesses individual words ...read more

by Victoria Holt

When the five-year old starts following you around and whining that she's bored, what are you going to do? Turning on the television is too easy. You're a creative parent who wants to teach your child to use her imaginatio...read more

by P F Traflet

Set up a treasure hunt! If one or more of the children can read, this activity will stimulate the younger ones especially to read and to complete tasks in order. I can remember this so clearly from childhood when my mo...read more

by Melinda Mcmillan

As the oldest of four children entertaining siblings was fun. And now a new mother, my creative abilities are put to the test. Depending on the type of rain... Going outside to enjoy the rain is fun. It cools b...read more

by Pennie McPhee

Here's a fun and no-fuss activity you can do with your child. It's a great way to spend a rainy afternoon inside. As you work together on the project, it can be a good opportunity to teach the concept of measuring. You...read more

by Danelle Springer

Rainy days can be hard when you have kids at home, but there are ways that you can make them fun. The first thing you should do is have a special bag of toys or games that are just for rainy days. It could be a new boar...read more

by Laura Tobin

It is hard to keep my 2 and 3 year old entertained for very long. I have learned that they love to cook! One great example for a day long activity is making cookies. First pick a recipe that is easy and separate the i...read more

by mari

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 day...read more

by Jennifer Harriss

Making balloon balls are one of the easiest and cheapest activities for kids. I have done it with my kids and their friends at home, with several Scouting groups, and in classes at the elementary school nearby. Every sin...read more