Fun and Meaningful Rainy Day Activities for Kids
Rainy days can be challenging for kids and parents alike. But with our creative and engaging ideas, you'll breeze through them with ease!
Paper Plate Ring Toss
What you need:
- Paper plates
- Scissors
- Watercolors
- Bottles or decorative gourds
Instructions: Cut the center out of the paper plates, paint them, and use them as rings to toss onto bottles or gourds. A simple and fun activity for rainy days!
Bake Fall Cookies
Ingredients for 30 cookies:
- 225g soft butter
- 140g sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 10 drops vanilla extract
- 280g flour
- A pinch of salt
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 190°C. Cream the butter and sugar together, then add the egg yolk and vanilla. Sift in the flour and salt, and mix well. Shape into small balls, flatten slightly, and bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy together!
Halloween Decorations
Create spooky or seasonal decorations with printouts or by crafting pumpkins to decorate your windows. This adds fun for your kids and brings joy to passersby.
At-Home Movie Afternoon
Transform your home into a cozy cinema. Make it extra special with handmade tickets and popcorn in decorated boxes. A perfect treat for rainy afternoons!
Autumn Sensory Bin for Little Ones
What you need:
- A laundry basket or box
- Cups or containers
- Leaves, chestnuts, etc.
Instructions: Fill the bin with autumn items, let your child explore and discover. Make sure to supervise to avoid choking hazards!
Chestnut Toss Game
What you need:
- Toilet paper roll
- Stapler
- String
- Chestnut
- Tool for making a hole
Instructions:
- Close the bottom of the toilet paper roll with a stapler.
- Attach string to the top of the roll.
- Drill a hole in the chestnut, thread the string through, and tie it securely.
- Let your child decorate the roll for extra fun!
Science Experiments
Set up materials and simple instructions for your kids to conduct experiments. Let them explore and explain their findings like real scientists!