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About this time last year I had posted a list of 12 ways to keep your kids busy on a snowy/rainy day. It’s crazy how different the weather is here this time around! Although it’s not exactly freezing outside, we have a very rainy couple days in store and I know at least some of us are getting snow. So I thought we could do another round-up of fun things to do indoors. Again the idea is the same as last years: Activities and games that only consist of simple things most people have around their house. Have fun!
14 More Ways To Keep The Kids Busy On A Rainy/Snowy Day
- Send them on a scavenger hunt: print out the shape list or make your own with age appropriate items. This kept my kids busy for at least an hour.
- Have fun with cotton balls: and glue…just a warning ;)
- Diy story from a bag: this one intrigues me, on our list today. Found via Modern Parents Messy Kids
- Make a magic drawing: fun for any age.
- Make a collage: This one was made for Valentine’s day but you could use any images cut from a magazine.
- Good ‘ole make believe fun: shoe box ice skated anyone?
- Get out the camera: love this idea.
- Make a cave of stars: could even let the older ones make shapes.
- Masking tape race track: my boy thought I was the coolest ever. I used painters tape in place of masking tape.
- Drink coffee? Then you’re set to make these: tie on a string to run around and “fly them”.
- Make use of all that paper in the shredder: why didn’t I think to use this stuff, the possibilities!
- Mini weaving: great for older kids, but heck, this would entertain me for hours.
- Cardboard painting: great new way to paint.
- Make a raindrop umbrella: easy way to make simple activities seem like more fun.
Phew! That should keep them out of your hair busy for at least a couple hours!
Feel free to link up any posts or ideas in the comments!
~Destri
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Thanks for the ideas you collected. I use them for when I have my 2.5 yr old grand daughter over. I have forgotten all the cool kid activities that I used to know. And thanks for the Pin It button so I can pin from Google Reader. Makes my a little easier and gets me off the computer faster.
Megan
You’re welcome, and I never thought of the pin it button on the reader, but yes that would make it easier! I will have to get that little guy on all of them :)
We’ve been stuck inside for rain, too–Thanks for the list! (and the link!)
Great tips…may have to go for the mini weaving with my first grader who has a school holiday for teacher inservice today. Would be delighted if you’d link up to my brand new party:
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/01/mop-it-up-mondays-party-1.html
{HUGS},
kristi
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