When the weather is rainy, cold and damp, you’ll probably find yourself staying indoors where it’s warm and dry, but bad weather doesn’t have to stop the fun. Read on for some ideas to stay entertained at home on a drizzly day.
- Make a blanket fort. Grab some spare blankets, drape them over a couple of kitchen chairs and then cozy up inside with some soft pillows, a flashlight and a good book. Or, pretend you’re camping in a tent deep in the wilderness.
- Do a craft project. A very simple, fun nature craft almost anyone can do is a pinecone bird feeder. Find instructions here.
- Ask an adult to help you bake something. Cookies, brownies, homemade bread and pies are all fun culinary projects to tackle as a family.
- Have a paper airplane throwing contest. Learn how to fold different types of paper airplanes and see which ones go the farthest, fly the fastest and take a nosedive.
If you’d like even more ideas for rainy day fun, check out this selection of library materials below, chock-full of rain-related books and boredom-busting activities.
Rainy days can sometimes be a real bummer. But they don't have to be! We here at the library think rainy days can lead to all sorts of adventures, both inside and outside your home. We have compiled a list of fun books for children that we hope will spark further creativity for them (and parents and caregivers, too) to enjoy rainy days together when they arrive.
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