Fun Things To Do As Rainy Days Begin

Rain Rain, Feel Free To Stay,

We Will Have Fun Anyway… 

The school holidays have come to an end and while at the moment the weather is on our side, what’s the one thing we all know about the Great British Weather? Yep, it can be pretty darn unpredictable. Here’s some ideas to have fun for hours. From baking to craft kits leaving the house is not required to kick boredom in the butt. 

Choose one of these after-school and weekend activities to turn rainy days into happy memories. 

Baking Hats On

If there is one thing that gets a thumbs up from our little ones on a rainy day (or most days actually) it’s baking treats. Whether warm cookies, banana muffins or brownies this is a rain-proof way to have hands-on fun together. Setting them tasks can help them focus and stop things getting too messy. From measuring ingredients, squidging them together to choosing decorations, baking can develop skills they can use beyond the kitchen. And the cherry on top? You get to taste test their hard work and we are sure it will be delicious

Explore The Magic Of Nature

Who said you have to leave the house to explore the magic of the forest? Our Forest Craft Kit is designed for little ones to explore nature from the comfort of home. Clear the kitchen table, they will be creating their own spiky hedgehog, nourishing mushroom and nut-loving squirrel all while learning through play. Not only will they develop key skills from creative confidence to concentration and planning they will be learning all about this new season and the curious creatures that come with it. 

Already done the Forest kit? Check out our latest theme here as with My Mini Maker Craft Kits - every month promises a new adventure. 

Snuggle Up With A Movie

What’s their favourite movie? We love everything Disney over here. From The Little Mermaid, The Jungle Book To Inside Out, watching a movie together is one of life’s greatest comforts. As you relax and follow the characters on their journeys, they will be developing empathy connecting with different challenges and emotions. Movies can play a big part in emotional regulation, providing a calm, comforting space to release tension. Getting lost in new worlds develops compassion, encourages them to believe in themselves and inspires them to dream big. 

Make A Reading Den

For the ultimate cosy retreat on rainy days, why not make your very own reading den? It can be as simple as pulling some duvets and pillows together, a few lamps and getting out all their favourite story books. Take turns reading page by page and experiment with different voices to make it extra fun. After each book, you can chat about the story, ask questions and see what they have learned. Books are a ticket to whole new ways of thinking and who knows where each story will take you? 

P.S Comfy clothes highly recommended - get in your PJ’s, get some snacks and indulge in the magic of being together. 

Final Tips For Rainy Days At Home

Back to school can be busy. Constantly thinking of things to do and keeping everyone entertained after school. Actually, simply accepting that can be a big relief. Fun activities together do not need to be complicated, expensive and exhausting. An evening or weekend together at home while the rain trickles outside the window can be a lovely opportunity to recharge. It’s all about being prepared - from baking a cake, getting lost in a crafting adventure to enjoying books and movies together. Sometimes a bit of rain is just what we need to reconnect and a reminder that the best things in life are really pretty simple.