Rainy Day Activities for Preschoolers
As a homeschool mom, I know that sometimes it can be difficult to keep our little ones entertained and engaged during those dreary, rainy days. I’ll be sharing some of my favorite rainy day activities for preschoolers that you can easily incorporate into your homeschool curriculum.
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When the weather outside is frightful, it’s important to have a few indoor activities up our sleeves that are not only fun but also educational. So take a look at my list below and have fun even at home!
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How do I entertain my preschooler indoors?
When it comes to keeping my 4-year-old entertained indoors, I like to get creative with our activities. One of my go-to activities is building forts with pillows, sheets, and blankets. This not only encourages their imagination, but it’s also a great opportunity for them to work on their gross motor skills.
Another favorite activity is creating sensory bins filled with items like rice, beans, or water beads, paired with various manipulatives like scoops, spoons, and measuring cups. Sensory play not only keeps their imagination running but also aids in their sensory development.
We also love to do simple arts and crafts like painting, coloring, and play dough. Not only do these activities keep them engaged and having fun, but they also help them develop their fine motor skills.
We work very hard to limit screen times for our little ones so they have to get use to entertaining themselves and there’s no shortage of things for them to do especially when we also have 2 dogs and a cat.
For more ideas, see this list of 2 year old writing activities.
Recommended Rainy Day Books
Rainy days are the perfect time to read books! That is why I am sharing with you some great books that will teach kids that rainy days do not always mean sad or gloomy and they can enjoy it as much as they enjoy the hot summer days.
Fiona and the Rainy Day: Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)One Rainy DayThe Rainy Day (Little Board Books)Duck & Cat’s Rainy Day (Step into Reading)Rainy Day: A Little Moral Story About Worry (Dan Yaccarino’s Happyland)Scholastic Reader, Level 1: Noodles – I Love Rainy Days!
Recommended Weather Activity Kits
If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to teach your kids about the weather, these toys are perfect! Get one of these hands-on and engaging activity kits for your kids and see for yourself that they will love it!
Open The Joy The Rainy Day Activities for Kids, Indoor Activities Kit Includes 3 Board Games, Origami, Magic, Painting, 3D Wooden Puzzle, Card Game, Jokes, Riddles – Ages 4+Fun Express Weather Wheel Ck – 12 Pieces – Educational and Learning Activities for KidsREADY 2 LEARN Giant Stampers – Weather Patterns – Set of 6 – Easy to Hold Foam Stamps for Kids – Arts and Crafts Stamps for Displays, Posters, Signs and DIY ProjectsRichardy Weather & Seasons Flashcards Educational Learning Toys Toddlers Kids Learning Pocket Cards Kindergarten SuppliesKohagoki Montessori Busy Board for Toddlers,Travel Toy Sensory Board for Fine Motor Skills, Wooden Montessori Toys for 3+ Years Old Kids Boys Girls (Weather Busy Board)Little Folk Visuals Wally The Weather Dog Felt Learning Toy Set for Kids and Toddlers, Precut Felt Board Figures, Bilingual Lesson Guide
Rainy Day Activities for Preschoolers
Take a look at this variety of rainy-day activities for preschoolers that will keep your little ones happy, engaged, and learning. Let's dive in!
Bring outside indoors with this wonderful flower sensory soup, a great idea when you can’t get outside.
Provide hours of imaginative play with this complete set of Spielgaben. Kids will love to play with this on a rainy day!
If your kids love star wars, they definitely appreciate this activity! Create star wars theme figure using Spielgaben toys as a fun and entertaining activity for kids during rainy days.
When it's pouring outside, all you need to entertain your young kids at home is your imagination and a few simple supplies, like rice, to start with!
Bring the rainy clouds indoors with this fun finger painting project.
In “Princess Diaries” style, turn your staircase into an indoor “snow hill” to “sled” down! If you don’t feel comfortable using a mattress, try substituting it with gym mats or cardboard. This will create hours of fun!
Your super active kids might have a problem being indoors for long hours during the rainy season, this DIY hallway laser maze will not only keep them active but also promotes motor skills enhancement and have tons of fun!
A little bit of food color and rain mixed together makes for this fun and colorful painting project on a rainy day.
This entertaining and fun activity will keep your children entertained for the long hours of the rain! Make colorful and creative nail artwork with your children using the easiest supplies you can find at home.
This easy STEM activity is perfect for your kids who are getting bored when it's pouring heavy outside. Create the most fun car ramp for your kids with materials that won't break the bank.
Just because it's raining outside doesn’t mean you can’t bring the hopscotch inside!
What happens when everyday objects get wet? Take some items out into the rain and see how the rain changes them. Then have a discussion about it with your toddler.
I hope you’ve found these rainy day activities for preschoolers helpful in entertaining your little ones. Remember, on those rainy days, there’s no need to panic or feel stressed out.
With a little creativity and a few tried-and-true activities, your preschooler will stay engaged, have fun, and continue to learn.
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