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101 Fun and Engaging Activities for Kids on Rainy Days

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101 Things for Kids to do on a Rainy Day

by Dawn Isaac

4.7 out of 5

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Rainy days can be a drag for kids, but they don't have to be! With a little creativity, you can turn a rainy day into a day of fun and adventure. Here are 101 ideas for things to do with kids on a rainy day:

Creative Crafts

Make paper airplanes and have a flying contest.
Build a fort out of blankets and pillows.
Draw or paint a rainy day scene.
Make origami animals or shapes.
Create a collage using magazine clippings or old photos.
Make a puppet show using socks or paper bags.
Build a model car or airplane out of cardboard or LEGO.
Create a fairy garden in a shoebox or flower pot.
Make a "stained glass" window using tissue paper and contact paper.
Make a rain stick using a cardboard tube and dried beans or rice.

Imaginative Games

Play hide-and-seek in the house.
Have a dance party.
Play board games or card games.
Build a pillow fort and tell stories.
Play dress-up.
Have a tea party.
Play Simon Says.
Play charades.
Play Pictionary.
Play musical chairs.

Educational Activities

Read books together.
Do a science experiment.
Build a volcano.
Make slime.
Grow a plant.
Do a cooking project.
Play educational games on the computer or tablet.
Watch a documentary.
Visit a museum or library.
Take an online class.

Physical Activities

Play indoor sports like basketball, soccer, or hockey.
Do yoga or stretching.
Dance around the living room.
Jump rope.
Play hopscotch.
Go for a walk in the rain (with rain gear, of course!).
Have a pillow fight.
Play tag.
Do a scavenger hunt.
Build an obstacle course.

Rainy Day Treats

Make hot chocolate.
Bake cookies or cupcakes.
Make popcorn.
Eat soup or chili.
Have a picnic lunch in the living room.
Free Download takeout from your favorite restaurant.
Make a special dinner together.
Enjoy a movie night with popcorn and candy.
Read a bedtime story.
Sing songs and play music.

These are just a few ideas for things to do with kids on a rainy day. With a little creativity, you can turn a rainy day into a day of fun and adventure. So next time the weather turns sour, don't despair! Just grab a cup of hot chocolate and your kids, and get ready for some rainy day fun.

101 Things for Kids to do on a Rainy Day

by Dawn Isaac

4.7 out of 5