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Living in the Midwest, we get our fair share of summer rainstorms. Often times, we find ourselves hunkered down in the basement because said storms are accompanied by tornadoes. That’s what makes these rain activities for kids so much fun… They allow us to explore this element of nature in a way that makes it less threatening and scary when we are faced with it in real life. Check out these amazing play and learning rain activities for kids!
Create rain in a glass using two simple items everyone has at home.
Mimic the noise the rain makes by making rain sticks like Danya Banya.
Partner up with the rain outside to create these rainy day splatter paintings.
Grab the cotton balls and glue so kids can create these cute rain mobiles.
Reuse an empty plastic bottle to create a rainstick sensory bottle.
Let the rain wash some color into your kiddo’s collages using this technique.
Explore raindrops using this super fun technique with cotton balls.
Let your little scientists explore and create their own rain in a jar.
Use this rainy day rhythm printable pack to play some rainy day games.
Go on a rain walk and do experiments with the rain.
Make a rain sensory bottle for lots of quiet hands on fun for your little one.
Get some fine motor skill practice with these free weather lacing cards.
Rain paint with powdered paints and use them to rain paint.
Create drip art with 3D raindrops.
Measure the rainfall in your area with a homemade rain gauge.
Grab one item from the garage and make these awesome rain chains.
Create these rain suncatchers based on the book The Falling Rain Drop.
If there’s not rain outside, try some indoor puddle jumping.
Dig through the recycling bin to make your own rain.
After looking at all of these activities and our forecast for the week, I’m actually anxious for us to get some rain so we can go outside and try some of them! What’s your favorite rainy activity to do?
