Having a grandson is one of my greatest joys. Playing with baby Ayden is one of the most precious things I could do with my time. But living in South Florida means that as much as we get to enjoy the sun, we also have to deal with plenty of rainy afternoons – and that easily makes for a restless little one. If you’re running out of ideas for exciting entertainment, here’s a list that should help you keep things creative and fun when the park or a stroll outside aren’t an option.
8 Creative Rainy Day Activities for Kids
1. Glowing Bath & Paint If you can’t get out to the pool, fill up the tub and let the kids paint and splash around in neon/glowing water. (Source)
2. Indoor Sand Box (Moon Sand) Let the little ones mold and make shapes with cupcake molds and small beach buckets until their hearts are content with this easy “moon sand” recipe. (Source)
3. Color Scavenger Hunt – Give each child a basket and a color assignment to bring objects back from around the house. The kid who brings back the most items back in the allotted time wins a treat. (Source)
4. Painting/Coloring – This is a classic pastime that will keep them busy for a while, no matter their age. Click on the source link for some free printables to have them fill in with crayons, markers or chalk. (Source)
5. Balloon Volleyball – Blow up a few colorful balloons and clear out an area where they can play volleyball with these feather light options as balls. (Source)
6. Masking Tape Obstacle Course – Choose a hallway and place colored tape at varying heights for kids to crawl through, crouch, limbo, or go over. (Source)
7. Ice Excavation – Choose a large, see-through plastic crate, add colorful toys, and freeze. Then have the kids “dig up” their findings as they pretend to be paleontologists digging for artifacts. (Source)
8. Bake Treats – Kids love hands-on activities and being part of the cooking and baking process. Click the link for some tasty and easy recipes to get them involved and help pass the time. (Source)
