These fun Amazon finds make the perfect rainy day activities for kids – keeping everyone active and entertained, indoors OR outdoors!
For us adults, a rainy day is perfect for a nap or a cozy cuddle on the couch. But kids may have an entirely different perspective on how a dreary day will go! Rainy days usually mean that kids are bouncing off the walls with energy. That’s why we have put together some crazy fun and unique ideas for filling the day with play, indoors and out!
Amazon Finds: Rainy Day Activities for Kids
These rainy day activities for kids will ensure that little ones have lots of options on hand to keep them busy when the weather isn’t great for outdoor play – or get a little adventurous and head outside even in the rain with some of the ideas below! Bonus…these fun Amazon finds are also perfect for promoting fine motor, gross motor, and sensory play!
SCAVENGER HUNT AT HOME CARDS
Kids LOVE to be given the challenge of going to find something and they are overjoyed at your reaction when they do! Try these sturdy cards full of prompts to help your little one find familiar objects around the house.
MAKE A FACE STICKER PAGES
Each sheet of these sticker pages has 3 different designs of eyes, mouths and even eyebrows to make whatever silly or cute faces your kids can dream up. They get a little hand strengthening practice, too!
Origami
This kit comes with 8 sheets of practice papers plus 144 double sided vivid origami folding papers of 72 different beautiful patterns and a 96 page how-to book. Your child will be a folding pro by the end of the day!
FIND AND SEEK OUTDOOR SCAVENGER HUNT
For the brave kiddos who don’t mind getting wet, send them outside with an umbrella and these scavenger hunt cards! Or try it inside! Something scratchy, something tiny, something smooth…your kids will spend hours searching for the items in this card deck. The pictures make this game easy and fun for even non-readers.
REUSABLE WATER BALLS
It’s already a bit soggy outside so what’s the harm in just going all in? Send the kids outside for a water fight with these refillable water balls. They won’t mind the rain at all!
DIY WATER PARK
This find was too cool not to share! Check out this waterpark that your kids can set up and enjoy at home! Again, they won’t mind the rain if they are already wet! Fill up the tubs with their favorite plastic toys, spoons and cups and watch them be entertained for hours!
RAINY DAY ADVENTURE BOOK
This is full of really cute ideas for tackling days of inclement weather! Build a pool for fairies, raindrop racing and puddle pouncing, are just a few!
STEPPING STONES
These non-slip, waterproof stones are perfect for creating obstacle courses — even in the rain! Challenge kids to “puddle jump” across the colorful path that they create.
Looking for more fun and active ideas for kids?
Creative Indoor Recess Ideas
If you’re stuck indoors for recess, these ideas are the perfect fit! Get kids moving with these fun indoor recess activities.
The Best Indoor Games for Kids
Check out some of the best indoor games to get kids moving – perfect for a rainy day indoors!
Rainy Day Rainbow Throwing Activity
Working on ball skills with kids? This creative game is a great way to work on throwing at a target!
Fun Activities Using Tape
You don’t need a ton of fancy materials to create fun activities for kids! Check out these fun ideas to get kids moving using tape!
