Tuesday, February 26, 2013

30+ Rainy Day Boredom Busters

 
Rain Rain go away. Come again another day.

It has been raining here for DAYS. We practically need a boat to get out of the house.

So for all of you stuck inside on rainy days with the kids, here are some great indoor activities to keep you busy:
  • Play hide & seek
  • Build a blanket fort
  • Have a photo shoot
  • Build paper airplanes
  • Find things that start with every letter of the alphabet
  • Do a special art project with mom
  • Write a letter to your grandparents
  • Water a movie & have popcorn
  •  Make sock puppets and put on a puppet show
  • Make music with homemade instruments
  • Have a parade
  • Make homemade play-doh
  • Play a board game
  • Have a talent show
  • Draw and color a map of your neighborhood
  • Make pasta or cereal jewelry (Cheerios, Fruit Loops)
  • Dance to your favorite song
  • Make an I-Spy bottle
  • Draw a picture blindfolded
  • Exercise
  • Have an indoor beach party
  • Make indoor s'mores.
  • Put on a play
  • Make homemade ice cream
  • Color in a coloring book
  • Read for at least 30 min.
  • Interview a family member
  • Do a chore to help mom
  • Invite a friend come over
  • Bake cookies with mom
  • Have an indoor picnic with your stuffed animals
  • Plan dinner and help mom prepare it
  • Play dress up
  • Do a puzzle
Feel free to add to the list in the comments section below! We could all use good ideas to  pass the time on days like this!


1 comment:

  1. Hi Linda, those are such great ideas. We had 4 snow days in the span of a week not long ago, and even though my kids are older (11, 13, and 16, with another in college) many of the ideas still apply. Have a great weekend!

    Debbie

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