Rain, rain, go away: Best indoor games for kids 25 Articles

by Douglas Black

When the clouds swarm across the skies, and it begins to pour down like cats and dogs, it may feel like a juggling act trying to keep the little ones amused. Does anybody remember rainy days, staring at the window sill, w...read more

by Lynn Fowler

Every mother knows that sinking feeling: rain is bucketing down outside, and the natives are restless. She needs a way to entertain these children before they have her climbing the walls. Of course, she could just plop the...read more

by Laurie L. Bishoff

Having a house full of day care kids on a rainy day should be the theme to a horror movie. The kids have more energy than they know what to do with and the house, no matter how big it is, is not big enough. One of my fa...read more

by Vickie Cawley

When the weather turns cold and rainy, kids need an outlet for all that energy they accumulate. We all know what happens when they don't have that outlet. Things get stressed for you and that will in turn transmit to the...read more

by Emma Lynn

There's nothing like prolonged rainy days giving you and your children cabin fever. And when it comes to playing indoor games during these long days, sure you can put together another puzzle or sit down and play a board g...read more

by Louise Ulrich

Indoor games, there are so many of them. I have just introduced a new game to my son. I have named it "The Safari game", This game can be played anywhere at all, anywhere at all where you can make lots of noise. The...read more

by Susynne Rogers

It's raining out and the kids are glued to the television... Daytime TV isn't really meant for kids, and cartoons only hold their attention for just so long. So, what do you do with the kids when going outside isn't a p...read more

by Jodie Hughes

Rainy Days are on the way. Winters on its way, long wet days spent indoors and nothing on the telly. Here are a few ideas that may help you and your kids survive the wet season and each other. Play dough Every chi...read more

by Donna Fallesen

Rain can often times put a somber mood around the house. Your children cannot go out to play, under your rules, and they form a bit of a poutiness towards your control. This is the perfect opportunity to show them how real...read more

by Jane Beswick

The cardboard box game. Physical without requiring much space, challenging yet simple to play and, most importantly, FUN! {WARNING- this game is intended for children and possibly really bored adults. The elderly migh...read more

by Nathan Perkins

There is always something fun to involve yourself with. It doesn't matter where you are. Here are ideas to place in the back of your mind for the next time you are wondering what to do or when you want to help bust the b...read more

by Allyjay

Whether it be because it is pouring of rain or whether it is just too hot outside, how can you keep your kiddies amused indoors? Well with exception of the obvious board games here are some ideas of making up your own fun...read more

by Janeal Mulaney

It's raining It's pouring "It's raining and my friends can't go out and play." Timmy told his mother early that morning. "Well Timmy if it's raining neither can you," his mother said sleepily. "Oh gee mom, what can I...read more

by Leanne Bloms

There isn't any child who likes to stay inside and play. They all want to be outside and enjoy the weather. But when the weather is not cooperating and the children need to stay inside and play, here are a few ways ...read more

by CalvinWarr

Trying to keep children indoor is like trying to cage lightning. Actually, the lightning might be easier. It's raining, the kids are raring to go. Well, short of letting them run amok and pretend that Hurricane Billy ha...read more

by Catherine Henry

Rain, rain, go away: Best Indoor games for kids. I would have to say that monopoly is the best. We grew up poor and never had our monopoly game until in our teens. We did learn to enjoy the simple pleasures that a ra...read more

by Alisa Mantall

Indoor games have little to due with rain when you have lived up north. All 3 of my children have their birthday in the cold snowy season. Every year for their birthday's I would host parties for all their friends indoors....read more

by Belinda Youlten

Nothing quite beats being a capitalist on a rainy day or rather playing a game of Monopoly. Wonderful childhood memories flood back every time I see the little gray scotch terrier dog token. It was a wet day ritual in...read more

by Mouse

LUDO Absolutely, positively has to be one of the best games ever! It can be accessed by anyone aged from about three years to one-hundred-and-three years, requires very little equipment & will engross all comers for ...read more

by Susan Nagy

I think that kids would love to play any game that parents take the time to play with them. What's most important is the quality time spent with them and the fun you have with them. Just enjoying each other's company, la...read more