{"id":44726,"date":"2024-03-08T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/?p=44726"},"modified":"2024-03-19T05:29:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T10:29:25","slug":"rainy-day-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/rainy-day-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Screen-Free Rainy Day Activities to Keep Kids Busy and Engaged Indoors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the weather won&rsquo;t cooperate and the kids are bouncing off the walls, what&rsquo;s a frustrated mom to do?&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know the importance of our kids getting outdoors and being active.&nbsp;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&rsquo;s no dispute there.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, sometimes that&rsquo;s tricky&hellip;particularly on days when it&rsquo;s raining.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you do then? How about trying some of these screen-free rainy day activities?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-500x750.jpg\" alt=\"rainy day activities \" class=\"wp-image-84343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be honest, these ideas can be used any time the kiddos can&rsquo;t go outside to play. If you live in the South where summers are long and hot, here are some indoor things your kids can do until the temperatures outside are bearable again! If you live in the North where winters are long and cold, these ideas are for you! Got a kid who&rsquo;s not feeling well and needs something quiet to do indoors? Give these ideas a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id44726_e326ce-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id44726_e326ce-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id44726_e326ce-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1280px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(65% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id44726_e326ce-8c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id44726_e326ce-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id44726_e326ce-8c > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id44726_e326ce-8c alignfull has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column44726_5a0bab-fe\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id44726_2ccc89-eb .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id44726_2ccc89-eb 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1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id44726_2ccc89-eb .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-left:0px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column44726_a4680c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44726_a4680c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column44726_a4680c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44726_a4680c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44726_a4680c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column44726_a4680c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column44726_a4680c-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column44726_a4680c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column44726_a4680c-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column44726_a4680c-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-3-500x750.jpg\" alt=\"rainy day activities\" class=\"wp-image-84347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-3-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-3-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-3-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-3-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-3.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id44726_915b32-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id44726_915b32-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id44726_915b32-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1280px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id44726_915b32-27 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id44726_915b32-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id44726_915b32-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id44726_915b32-27 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column44726_9cbd51-4a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a go-to list of activities on hand to keep your kids busy and engaged when they can&rsquo;t get outside to play, rainy days (and other days you need to spend indoors) will be happier for everyone! Of course, it&rsquo;s good for kids to be bored sometimes so that they can learn to entertain themselves.&nbsp;However, when that isn&rsquo;t working and everyone needs a reset, here are some ideas for you to have on hand.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free Rainy Day Activities to Keep Kids Busy and Engaged Indoors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Listen to an audiobook or podcast.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology is a beautiful thing, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amirite?&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcasts and audiobooks can be accessed for free with a few quick taps on any smart device.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be found through your local library via the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overdrive.com\/apps\/libby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Libby app<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on Audible&rsquo;s free streaming <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.audible.com\/start-listen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">story service<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or on your go-to podcatcher.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best thing about podcasts and audiobooks? There&rsquo;s something for everyone &mdash; <\/span><b>every age and every interest. (<\/b>If you have kids who are interested in science, technology, and math, try some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/steam-podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>STEAM podcasts for curious kids<\/strong><\/a>!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, audio goes well paired with a quiet activity that keeps little hands busy&hellip;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3x1Zd5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>puzzles<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vYiSmS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>coloring books<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3x7ue8p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>blocks<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3coZ0l1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Legos<\/strong><\/a> all work well for this purpose. Or, how about some <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zaUoJg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shrinky Dinks<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uVoE7y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>perler beads<\/strong><\/a>? (Do you remember those?!)&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Break out a new puzzle or board game.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an activity the whole family can enjoy together.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick up a few<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Qv78mw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong> jigsaw puzzles<\/strong><\/a> and keep them on hand for days when you&rsquo;re stuck indoors.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These also pair well with audio, as suggested above (<em>p<\/em><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">articularly an exciting chapter book).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or bring out a favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/benefits-of-playing-board-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>board game<\/strong><\/a> and play it together. There are even some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/nature-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>fabulous nature games<\/strong><\/a> you can play if you want to add some nature study to your board games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So light the fireplace (if it&rsquo;s cold outside), whip up some <a href=\"https:\/\/lovetheserecipes.com\/category\/recipes\/kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>yummy snacks<\/strong><\/a>, and gather the family &lsquo;round the kitchen table.&nbsp;Spend the afternoon listening to the sound of the rain tap, tap, tapping on the roof while putting together your new jigsaw puzzle or playing your game. (Or, of course, listen to your audiobook together!)&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Build a fort and snuggle up with a good book.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-2-500x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84345\" style=\"width:336px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-2-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pin-8-Screen-Free-Rainy-Day-Activities-to-Keep-Kids-Busy-Indoors-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids love to build forts.&nbsp;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And why not?&nbsp;<\/span>It gives them a special space they can design all on their own.&nbsp;<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let them use kitchen chairs, couch cushions, extra blankets and sheets&hellip;whatever you can spare for the day.&nbsp;Then, let them prepare a few fun snacks and <a href=\"https:\/\/hiphomeschoolmoms.com\/10-books-read-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>pick out a good book<\/strong><\/a> to take into their own cozy corner.&nbsp;This&rsquo;ll keep &lsquo;em entertained for hours. You might even want to consider adding some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/reading-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>reading days<\/strong><\/a> to your homeschool no matter the weather! But rainy days inside a fort are especially fantastic days for reading.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, when the fun is done, it&rsquo;s a great opportunity to teach them to clean up after themselves! I&rsquo;ve found they usually handle the clean-up part better if I talk with them ahead of time about my expectations and let them know they&rsquo;re going to be responsible for putting things away at the end of playtime or the end of the day&ndash;whichever comes first.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id44726_b15f68-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id44726_b15f68-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id44726_b15f68-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1280px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-4xl, 8rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id44726_b15f68-41 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id44726_b15f68-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id44726_b15f68-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id44726_b15f68-41 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column44726_3dc4ad-9b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id44726_a05bac-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id44726_a05bac-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id44726_a05bac-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id44726_a05bac-12 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id44726_a05bac-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-4xl, 8rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-4xl, 8rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id44726_a05bac-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id44726_a05bac-12 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column44726_1ae8d6-ea\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_054453-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_054453-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_054453-bf\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_054453-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_054453-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_054453-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_054453-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_054453-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_054453-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_054453-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_054453-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_054453-bf\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading44726_054453-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_054453-bf\">4. Build something or do something crafty<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_f315db-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_f315db-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_f315db-03\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_f315db-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_f315db-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_f315db-03\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_f315db-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_f315db-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_f315db-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_f315db-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44726_f315db-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_f315db-03\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading44726_f315db-03 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44726_f315db-03\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;ve got a budding artist, a rainy day is a great time to break out those art supplies that don&rsquo;t get used very often.&nbsp;Or, make use of those Amazon delivery boxes you&rsquo;ve been meaning to recycle.&nbsp;Let the kids cut, tape, and color to their hearts&rsquo; content.&nbsp;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t mind the mess.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free exploration with open-ended art materials is wonderful for their creativity and imagination, so try a few of these creative rainy day activities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a 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.kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#444444;border-color:#444444;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);text-align:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);text-align:center;display:block;}.kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap .kt-blocks-info-box-media{display:inline-block;max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box44726_557f40-6a\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong><strong style=\"color: var(--global-palette4); font-family: Questrial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;\">Try Some Origami<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/easy-origami-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Origami<\/strong><\/a> is fun for all ages! It makes a fun indoor activity for kids, for a playdate, or even for a party! While it may not be considered an educational activity, it does require attention to detail, following instructions, and fine motor coordination, so I think it definitely should count as an arts &amp; crafts activity but a (secretly) educational activity too.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column44726_50ece2-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kadence-column44726_50ece2-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kadence-column44726_50ece2-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44726_50ece2-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column44726_50ece2-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44726_50ece2-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44726_50ece2-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong><a style=\"font-family: Questrial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;\" href=\"https:\/\/hiphomeschoolmoms.com\/soap-carving-for-everyone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Soap Carving<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">If you&rsquo;ve never tried <a href=\"https:\/\/hiphomeschoolmoms.com\/soap-carving-for-everyone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>soap carving<\/strong><\/a> (or even if you have), it&rsquo;s a great time to give it a try! You can make it as simple or as complex as you want depending on your kids&rsquo; ages.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box44726_8dbc40-0e .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box44726_8dbc40-0e .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-info-box44726_8dbc40-0e .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-info-box44726_8dbc40-0e .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, 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class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong> <strong style=\"color: var(--global-palette4); font-family: Questrial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/?s=toilet+paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TOILET PAPER TUBE CRAFTS<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Use this short paragraph to write a supporting description of your list item. 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class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong><a style=\"font-family: Questrial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;\" href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/how-to-build-a-ladybug-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Build a Ladybug House<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">If it&rsquo;s spring or summer, <a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/how-to-build-a-ladybug-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>build a ladybug house<\/strong><\/a>! This is a project that can be done either indoors or outdoors&ndash;though you will want to put your completed ladybug house outdoors in your garden or yard when it&rsquo;s ready.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box44726_d539c9-b3 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box44726_d539c9-b3 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-info-box44726_d539c9-b3 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:var(--global-palette9, 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0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong> <strong style=\"color: var(--global-palette4); font-family: Questrial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;\">Make a Cell Model<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Sometimes crafty activities can be educational too! This article shares <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/ways-to-make-a-cell-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10 Awesome Ways to Make a Cell Model<\/strong><\/a>. Some of the ideas are edible and some of them are crafty, but all of them are fun!<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box44726_d81eed-30 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box44726_d81eed-30 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-info-box44726_d81eed-30 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-info-box44726_d81eed-30 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box44726_d81eed-30\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong><strong> <strong style=\"color: var(--global-palette4); font-family: Questrial, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;\">Make Some Rocket Bookmarks<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Use the templates included in this article about <a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/rocket-bookmark-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>making rocket bookmarks<\/strong><\/a> or create your own templates and make all kinds of bookmarks!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Bake some sweet treats.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it&rsquo;s dreary outside, there&rsquo;s nothing better than cookies fresh out of the oven. Baking with kids is one of the best rainy day activities. And the one-on-one time in the kitchen with your kids can&rsquo;t be beat. <\/span><b>Bonus &mdash; <a href=\"https:\/\/hiphomeschoolmoms.com\/math-in-the-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it incorporates hands-on math <\/a>and science.&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it teaches kids important life skills too!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes you can sneak in a math lesson as part of your baking activity, or you can do a fun math lesson such as this <a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/counting-candies-on-cookies-math-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Counting Candies on Cookies Math Cards<\/strong><\/a> activity (in which you make M&amp;M cookies and teach your children to graph the M&amp;Ms by color) or this <a href=\"https:\/\/hiphomeschoolmoms.com\/how-to-make-math-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Make Math Fun and Tasty<\/strong><\/a> lesson that has to do with making cupcakes decorated like apple trees and includes lots of educational ideas to go with the recipe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Set up an indoor obstacle course.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My kids are super-obsessed with <em>The Floor Is Lava<\/em> on Netflix. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So much so that we got my 7-year-old the board game for Christmas.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They love to break it out and turn our living room into an impromptu obstacle course.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is something you can do at home with your kids too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>And if you don&rsquo;t have the board game, that&rsquo;s okay.&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just rearrange the furniture and tell your kids not to touch the lava &mdash; aka floor.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will help burn off all that extra energy and they&rsquo;ll sleep so much better. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promise!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you don&rsquo;t watch the show or have the board game, it doesn&rsquo;t matter!<\/strong> Use what you have and set up whatever kind of indoor obstacle course you want!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Try some new yoga poses.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&rsquo;re stuck indoors, it&rsquo;s important to get kids moving.&nbsp;<\/span><b>Yoga is an awesome way to do that.&nbsp;<\/b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/CosmicKidsYoga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cosmic Kids Yoga<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on YouTube is a fun channel to check out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, since we&rsquo;re talking about screen-free activities, here is a handy <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purewow.com\/family\/yoga-poses-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list of yoga poses<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your kids can try, sans video. Or you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can buy a deck of yoga cards for added variety.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may be a habit you choose to keep up on a regular basis once you see the benefits.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Go jump in some puddles.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yep, this list is mainly indoor rainy day activities&hellip;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because who wants to clean up a house full of mud?&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, don&rsquo;t discount letting your kids play in the rain.&nbsp;<\/span><b>Jumping in puddles is so much fun for kids of any age (moms too!).&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you&rsquo;ll need to mop and you&rsquo;ll probably have an extra load of laundry or two, but it&rsquo;ll be worth the experience.&nbsp;<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ll see.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Learn something together.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We parents want our children to know that learning doesn&rsquo;t stop when we graduate from high school or college. Learning is a life-long endeavor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try some of these ideas and activities on those days when you&rsquo;re stuck inside. I think you&rsquo;ll enjoy learning together (and you&rsquo;ll <em>almost<\/em> <em>always<\/em> win when you play <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39wdIsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Trivial Pursuit<\/strong><\/a>! Haha! ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\" href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/states-capitals-printable-flash-cards-worksheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>States and Capitals Printable Flashcards and Worksheets<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go on a <a href=\"https:\/\/hiphomeschoolmoms.com\/the-ultimate-homeschool-guide-to-free-virtual-field-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Virtual Field Trip<\/strong><\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do a science experiment! Most kids love doing science experiments, so this can be a way to have fun and learn something with your kids. If it&rsquo;s summer and you&rsquo;re looking for something cool to do, try this <a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/instant-ice-science-experiment-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Instant Ice Science Experiment<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/how-to-make-a-dreamcatcher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Make a dream catcher<\/strong> <\/a>and learn about their meanings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help your older kids and teens learn some important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/life-skills-for-teens-how-to-clean-the-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>life skills<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many children are fascinated by sharks! Even if it&rsquo;s not Shark Week, you can enjoy this <a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/shark-printable-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shark Printable Pack<\/strong><\/a> any time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got younger kids as well as teens? Try some of these rainy day activities and other ideas! (And be sure to let your older kids help your younger ones if possible! There&rsquo;s no better way to remember something than to teach it to someone else.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try this simple <a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/earths-spheres-in-a-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Earth&rsquo;s Spheres in a Bag<\/strong><\/a> science activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/science-for-kids-salt-and-ice-experiments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Salt &amp; Ice Experiment<\/strong><\/a> is great for a hot day!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fun <a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/printable-tangram-challenge-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>tangram challenge<\/strong><\/a> might be just what your kids need to stay engaged and pass some time indoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These<a href=\"https:\/\/onlypassionatecuriosity.com\/5-senses-sorting-mats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> 5 senses sorting mats<\/strong><\/a> are great for young children who are learning about their senses!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Or try some of these ideas!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our sister site, Hip Homeschool Moms, features an article with <a href=\"https:\/\/hiphomeschoolmoms.com\/10-things-to-do-with-kids-when-its-too-hot-to-go-outside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>10 Things to Do with Kids When It&rsquo;s Too Hot to Go Outside<\/strong><\/a>. The ideas in that article will also make great rainy day activities, so be sure to take a look and choose a few of the suggestions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bonus Ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have young children who need something fun to do indoors or who need something to do while you homeschool your older children, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/busy-bags-for-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>busy bags<\/strong><\/a>! These are perfect for rainy days or any time you need to keep little ones busy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/winter-wiggles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Easily Banish Winter Wiggles<\/strong><\/a> was, admittedly, written as a suggestion for what to do when your children are stuck indoors during winter, but the ideas in the article will work perfectly for a rainy day too!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Wrap-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s hard when the weather won&rsquo;t cooperate and all we want to do is turn our kids loose outside.&nbsp;But, hopefully, this list of rainy day activities gives you a few ideas for keeping them busy and engaged the next time you&rsquo;re stuck indoors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you have rainy day activities to add to our list?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Comment below and tell us what your favorite screen-free rainy day activities are. 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