Ah the joys of being stuck indoors. The weather outside is frightful but you can make sure the time inside is delightful.
If your child is saying “I’m bored” then we’ve got you covered. Here are 50 Simple Ideas for Rainy Day Activities for Kids by Age:
Rainy Day Activities for Kids of All Ages
From toddlers to older kids, these ideas are all fun and will help to while away some time while the weather outside is wet.
Don’t forget to keep an eye on the rain easing, so that as soon as there’s a rain break, you can head outdoors for the kids to let off some steam!
Rainy Day Ideas for All Ages
1. Have a fashion show
2. Play charades
3. Experiment with new hairstyles
4. Play a game of cards
5. Create an art wall with everyone’s artwork
6. Make shadow puppet shows with your hands
7. Play a board game
8. Bake a cake or cookies
9. Play “The Floor Is Lava”
10. Make a family tree together
Ideas for Rainy Days for Toddlers
11. Go to the library for story time
12. Play Simon Says or What’s the Time Mr Wolf
13. Have a disco with musical bumps/chairs/statues
14. Make a comfy den with pillows and twinkly lights for story time
15. Play together with blocks or Duplo
16. Make finger-paint masterpieces
17. Do a jigsaw puzzle
18. Have a puppet show with socks
19. Sing songs together
20. Enjoy water play or sand play
Rainy Day Activities for Kids Aged 5-8
21. Make a music playlist
22. Make an obstacle course throughout the house
23. Play Hide and Seek or Sardines
24. Have an indoor beach party with towels and snacks
25. Do an at-home facial together
26. Build an indoor fort with blankets
27. Tackle one of the challenges on our Lego Challenge
28. Play dress-up with costumes
29. Create a collage with magazines and glue
30. Listen to an audiobook
Rainy Day Ideas for Tweens
31. Write letters or postcards to family members far away
32. Try a new card game that you’ve never played before
33. Create a slideshow of your last family holiday
34. Colour a mandala
35. Try guided meditation with an app or some yoga
36. Make your own scary movie
37. Have a scavenger hunt
38. Create your own family magazine or newspaper
39. Make music with household objects or make a bottle/jar piano
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From super scavenger hunts and exciting science experiments to creative arts and crafts and active obstacle courses, here are 50 rainy day activities that are easy to do, budget-friendly, and LOTS of fun!
Rainy Day Activities for Teens
41. Teach them to play poker
42. Have an all-day movie marathon
43. Help reorganise their room
44. Cook a new recipe together
45. Learn some origami e.g. hopping origami frogs
46. Watch a horror film together
47. Introduce them to your 1980s or 1990s playlists
48. Have a pillow fight
49. Make s’mores in the oven
50. Write Haikus
About the Author: Jill Holtz
