What is what to do with kids when it's raining?

Here are some ideas for things to do with kids when it's raining:

• Indoor Activities at Home:

  • Arts and Crafts: Get creative with painting, drawing, coloring, or making crafts from household items.
  • Board Games & Card Games: Dust off your favorite board games or learn a new card game together.
  • Building Forts: Use blankets, pillows, and chairs to create a cozy fort for reading, playing, or watching movies.
  • Baking: Bake cookies, cakes, or other treats together.
  • Reading: Curl up with a good book or read aloud to each other.
  • Movie Marathon: Pick a theme and watch a series of movies together.
  • Dance Party: Put on some music and have a dance party.
  • Indoor Scavenger Hunt: Create a scavenger hunt around the house.

• Out-of-Home Activities (Depending on Restrictions and Safety):

  • Museums & Art Galleries: Visit a local museum or art gallery.
  • Aquariums & Zoos (Indoor Exhibits): Some zoos and aquariums have indoor exhibits that are perfect for rainy days.
  • Bowling: Go bowling.
  • Indoor Playgrounds: Many cities have indoor playgrounds specifically designed for children.
  • Libraries: Attend a story time or browse the books at the library.
  • Movie Theater: See a movie at the theater.
  • Indoor Rock Climbing: Many cities have indoor rock climbing gyms.

• Educational Activities:

  • Science Experiments: Do simple science experiments at home.
  • Learn a New Skill: Teach your kids a new skill, like coding or knitting.

• Embrace the Rain (Safely):

  • Jump in Puddles: Put on rain boots and splash in puddles (avoid areas with standing water).
  • Rainy Day Walk: Take a walk in the rain (with appropriate clothing and supervision). Observe nature and the changes the rain brings.