Don’t let a rainy day take the fun away from you and your kids. Instead, why not use it as an excuse to do activities you can only do in the house. If your children can’t entertain themselves, then here are some great ways to have fun as a family.
Board Games
A classic way to have fun in a group is through board games, which are quick to set up and quick to put away with no fuss. There are many board games out there suitable for children and they can often be used to teach them new and interesting things with nearly endless replayability.
Paper Crafts
The term “paper crafts” spans a wide range of activities and can be done in any way you want it to be. It is extremely cheap and all you need are simple household crafting items, sometimes adhesive such as glue and, of course, paper. For example, you can use the resources on Origami Way to make various different little paper shapes and objects, but there is no rule saying you can’t use other objects to accessorize your crafts. Let your children’s imaginations run wild!
Baking & Cooking
One thing all people have in common is that they all like to eat nice food. Why not use this bleak day to make some delicious food with and for the kids? Baking isn’t a very expensive task when done from scratch and can be a great way to teach teamwork and reward patience with a yummy treat. Simply figure out what it is you want to make, gather all the ingredients, and begin teaching your kids how to complete their select tasks. Just prepare for a little mess and remember to have fun whilst looking forward to the finished product!
Drawing
Drawing is one of those activities that can have almost infinite possibilities, so it’s a great way to inspire creativity in your youngsters. Not only that, but it’s incredibly cheap to do and has no real skill requirement other than your imagination. To help them along you can give them small ideas to draw or you can simply let them color in between the lines. Either way, you can get create some nice mementos of the past using this activity and place them around the house to remember. You may even stoke the fires of passion for drawing and watch them grow up as skilled artists.
Movies & Video Games
An activity that most of us do even when it isn’t raining is to watch movies and play games, especially nowadays. Video games are a standard activity for most kids, but they can also be used to educate and promote teamwork if you find the right ones. It’s a good idea to introduce the importance of challenge and competitiveness in the right setting so that you can teach them the limits before it becomes overly competitive. As for movies, why not create a comfortable den with blankets and bedding and watch your favorite movies in luxury.
We hope this article gives you some ideas of how to keep your critters occupied and grants you the opportunity to create some fond memories together. Come rain or sunshine, there is always something you can do, so enjoy yourselves!
