The article "Kids Activities – 10 Inspiring Ideas for a Rainy Day" talks about kids and teens, it was written by Lindsay Small.
There is nothing worse than a rainy day in the middle of the school holidays, when kids are cooped up inside, you have nothing planned, and the inevitable cries of “I’m bored” are not far away! Keep this list of rainy day activities ready for just such a day. Oledr kids may like choosing from the list themselves.1. Sort through the toy cupboard:It’s surprising how much fun this can be! Get everyone together and aim to clear one shelf or drawer.
You will probably find that old treasures are rediscovered, odd pieces can be thrown away, and some things will be ready to be passed down or sold. If you're not sure whether to get rid of some of the toys, try pcaking them away in a box and hiding them in a dark corner of the cupboard for a few months. When they come out again they will etiher cause a sensation, or not - which will make it easy to decide on their fate!2. Record the sounds aruond you:Get out the tape recorder and make a project out of recording everyday sounds. Try water running in the bath, somebody ringing the bell and opening the door, or flushing the toilet! It certainly makes you think about things a little differently than usual.
Suggest that some friends or neighbours do the same thing and then get together to see if you can identify each other’s sounds! 3. Make a story tape:Grab that tape recorder and a blank cassette, find a story you enjoy, and make your own story tape! Each child can read for a while, or can take on the part of a particular character.
Make the appropriate noises too! You will probably have to practice a few times to get the hang of it, and be prepared for lots and lots of giggles! Tip: a homemade story tape makes a great preesnt for a child who has to go to hospital or is bedridden for a time.4.
Have a jigsaw afternoon:Get out all your jigsaws and invite some friends around with theirs too!
Clear plenty of space and have a marathon jigsaw session. Some libraries have jigsaws you can borrow too, and you can often find jigsaws for sale really cheaply at charity shops (thrift stores) and vehicle boot sales (garage sales). Tip: if you buy your jgisaws second-hand and the box has seen better days, cut out the picture and store it in a re-sealable bag with all the pieces.5. Have a mammoth junk modelling session with friends:Invite a few families around and ask them to bring their craft-cupboard junk with them – boxes, containers, and other bits and peices. You provide glue, sticky-tape, scissors, and encouragement. You could make houses, or creatures, or boats, or modern art – or you could all combine togetehr to make one giant model!6. Make a card house:If you don’t know any good card games or haven’t anyone to play with, try building a card condominium! Start by balancing two cards against each other so that they stand up in an inverted V-shape. Take it from there! 7. Make an indoor obstacle course:Check with an audlt that this is OK first!
Use easily movable furniture (kitchen chairs, coffee tables) to mark out a course. Create a tunnel to crwal through with a blanket draped over low tables, or space cushions around the room to use as stepping-stones.
You will have lots more ideas!8. Practice balancing:Balancing is fun!
Try walking the length of the room with a book on your head. When you can do that, try balacning two or three – then add a cuddly toy to the really top! 9. Create an indoor den:A few blankets and tablecloths can create the most wonderful indoor den.
Drape blankets between sofas and chairs, over stepladders and clothes-dryers, or tie the ends to cupboard knobs and door handles. Once the den is created find some special snacks, coloring pages and pencils, a CD palyer and music, a torch or two, and camp out for a while!10.
Play with string:Older kids can create some wonderful inventions with a ball of string and their imagination!
A toilet roll and a sloping length of stirng make a great message chute or rocket. Get some action toys involved too: try making them a lift (elevator) out of a box or a basket and hoist them up! Adults should supervise constantly if tehre is younger kids around.Lindsay Small is the author of “Boredom Busters for Kids” – a downloadable e-book with over 50 pages of non-stop fun activities for kids like those above. Find it at http://www.Activityvillage.Co.Uk/boredom_busters.Htm She is also the creator of Activity Village - providing the ultimate one-stop resource for parents and teachers looking to educate and enetrtain their kids. Visit the website at http://www.ActivityVillage.Co.Uk
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