When the weather outside doesn't invite you to play, rainy days can be a great opportunity to create fun and educational moments at home. We know that it's not always easy to entertain children at home, so we've put together 10 suggestions for activities for children on rainy days that, in addition to being fun, stimulate their creativity, guaranteeing fun moments for the whole family!
1. Indoor Treasure Hunt
Turn your home into a labyrinth of clues and puzzles! Create a simple treasure hunt with clues in each room, leading children to search for hidden objects. To make it more educational, you can include math or reading challenges in the clues.
For kids aged 6 and up, you can use The Happy Gang 's Vowels or Numbers game to create clues. A fun way to play that will provide lots of laughs.
2. Creative Activities
Gathering paper, colored pencils, scissors, and glue can be the starting point for creating unique works of art. Suggest that children make cards, room decorations, or even recycled toys. In addition to being a great activity to stimulate creativity, it promotes the development of fine motor skills.
You can also opt for Djeco 's art, painting and drawing kits , perfect for encouraging children's creativity while they are indoors.
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3. Buildings with Blocks
Construction toys, such as Meli Basic or Constructor , are great for rainy days. Children can create buildings, cars, robots and even imaginary worlds. This type of activity improves concentration, motor coordination, problem-solving and patience, while having fun assembling and disassembling structures.
4. Shadow Theater
With just a flashlight and some paper cutouts, you can create a real shadow theater session. Children can make up stories, create characters with their hands or draw silhouettes on cardboard. Turning off the lights and using the flashlight to project shadows onto the walls adds a magical touch to the play.
A story projector is also a fun activity for kids and adults alike. Sit comfortably, reduce the natural light and point the flashlight at the wall, inventing stories and scenarios. You can take turns playing as you create stories.
5. Family Cooking
Rainy days are perfect for cooking with your little Minis. You can choose simple recipes, such as cakes, cookies or pizzas, and let your children help mix the ingredients or decorate the dishes. In addition to being fun, cooking together is a great way to teach children about food and responsibility. Our kiddikutter knives are safe for children and promote independence, encouraging a love of cooking and the discovery of food.
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6. Finger Painting
There's nothing like a good dose of messy creativity! You can use paints designed for children and encourage them to paint with their fingers. This activity allows them to explore colors and textures freely, developing their artistic expression without worrying about rules.
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7. Games or Puzzles
Take the games or puzzles off the shelf and challenge the kids to an afternoon of healthy competition. Games like " Words in Mind ", Headu's "Explore" Games or even Bingo and Dominoes .
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Games like " Traveling through Portugal " or " Names, Things, Cities " also promise many hours of fun and develop logical reasoning, strategy and even teamwork. Depending on their age, choose games that are appropriate to the developmental level of the little ones.
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If your children like challenges, you can suggest putting together puzzles . Banana Panda's Giant Puzzles are ideal for children aged 0 to 3.
For Marvel and Disney lovers, Trefl or Clementoni puzzles are an excellent option to do with children on rainy days.
For moments of family interaction, games from The Happy Gang collection such as “ 52 Challenges at the Table ” or “ 52 Challenges to Create Stories ” are perfect. These games help stimulate creativity and communication between parents and children.
8. Home Cinema Session
Turn your living room into a real movie theater. You can set up a space with blankets and pillows, make popcorn and choose children's movies that the whole family can watch together. This is a great way to relax and spend quality time together.
9. Simple Science Experiments
Turn your home into a mini science lab! There are plenty of safe experiments you can do with simple ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, or food coloring. Create “volcanoes,” create rainbow lava, or make an egg float—kids will love discovering the science behind these activities.
You can also use our pre-packaged experiences, such as Hydrophobic Sand , Sand Slime , or Glow-in-the-Dark Putty.
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10. Storytelling session
A rainy day activity that kids love is a story time! Gather your favorite books for a story time and use puppets or stuffed animals to make the stories even more fun.
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Rainy days don’t have to be boring! With these suggestions for activities to entertain children on rainy days, you can create fun and educational memories as a family, while children develop important skills.
