Hey mama,
Is it pouring down rain today and the kids are going crazy? Your sanity is slipping and you just need some ideas that will help them have fun and also learn some new skills? Here are some!
1) Cook something..
Is there an easy recipe that has simple ingredients you could bring out where your kids could do it on their own? My son loves making mini pizzas using pita bread, shredded cheese, pepperoni and sauce. There are many great websites with kids recipes and we all know Pinterest is FULL of 'em! You can also find great recipes for slime and playdough.
2) Build forts..
Blankets, pillows, tape, string, rugs, comforters, tables and chairs... these all can be used to build forts. Make tunnels into different rooms! They might even bring a book in there and start reading. :)
3) Dance..
Throw on some silly music and dance. Make up your own dances! It'll get those wiggles out, get them to laugh, help them relax and maybe even lead to a nap. Even dancing to household chores makes them that much more fun.
4) Play games..
There are so many great games. Or why not make your own game? Use what you have! Obstacle courses, hopscotch, craft stuff, make costumes with the clothing they have and really get creative. It doesn't take much to throw a makeshift game together :)
5) Bring out all the toys and decide what you can sell or purge. This can be a family effort and the money they can make they get to spend on something they want. Win, win! Who has the most toys they are selling or donating? Make it a contest!
6) 10 questions: Ask them made up questions to get them thinking. What is their favorite... ?
They can draw pictures of their favorite things or create a mini magazine of all of their favorite things.
7) Gifts: They can get a jump start on holiday gifts by getting the craft supplies out! Paint, draw, write...
8) Backyard scavenger hunt: rainy days are perfect for exploring the backyard for rocks, leaves, worms, twigs.. you can make some neat projects out of these things. They can find a certain number of one item and practice their math skills too.
9) Popcorn and movie time: Is there a new release out that you haven't seen yet?
10) DIY craft videos: You can learn so many new fun crafts by watching quick DIY videos. Many of these crafts you can do with stuff around the house or dollar store items.
Have fun!
xo erika
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