Coloring
It seems like a simple idea, but coloring can take up a lot of time and is a very inexpensive activity. If you don’t have coloring books around, go online and print out some coloring pages. It’s easy and free.
Puzzles
Keep some jigsaw puzzles around in case of a rainy day. These puzzles can be a good challenge for kids and keep them busy for a while trying to piece together the picture. You can even get puzzles from garage sales and flea markets for pennies.
Board Games
Board games like Life, Chutes and Ladders and CandyLand take up a lot of time and gets the kids or family together. Popular board games are another item you can find at garage sales for much less than you buy them in stores new.
Art Project
Get out all the crayons, pencils, markers, clay, play dough, construction paper, kid scissors, glue and tape you have and let the kids create. Art is a great way to get kids to express themselves and it can take up hours.
Dance!
Put the stereo or radio on a top 40 station and get the kids dancing. Or put on classical music for the aspiring ballerina.
Write Letters
Have loved ones that live far away? Why not have the kids write letters to relatives that they miss. It’s wonderful to receive a handwritten letter in this age of email. The letter will surely be treasured by the recipient.
Easy Rainy Day Activities For The Kids
By Lydia Quinn
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