Fun and simple activities to keep little hands busy when it’s pouring outside!
Rainy days are perfect for staying inside, but they can feel a bit boring if you have nothing to do. Don’t worry! Here are 5 super-fun DIY crafts for kids you can make at home with things you already have. These are easy, colorful, and will keep kids happy for hours.
1️⃣ Paper Plate Animals 🐼🦊
You’ll Need:
- Paper plates
- Crayons or paints
- Scissors (with adult help)
- Glue
- Googly eyes or paper cut-outs
How to Make:
- Color the paper plate to match your animal (brown for a bear, orange for a fox, etc.).
- Cut out ears, noses, and whiskers from paper.
- Stick them on with glue and add googly eyes.
- Ta-da! Your cute animal face is ready.
2️⃣ Squishy Slime Fun 🫧
You’ll Need:
- 1 cup white glue
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp contact lens solution
How to Make:
- Mix glue and water in a bowl.
- Add food coloring and baking soda—stir well.
- Add contact lens solution and mix until stretchy.
- Stretch, squish, and play!
3️⃣ Silly Sock Puppets 🧦
You’ll Need:
- Old socks
- Buttons or beads for eyes
- Yarn for hair
- Glue or needle and thread (with adult help)
How to Make:
- Put your hand inside the sock like a puppet.
- Glue or sew on buttons for eyes.
- Add yarn for funny hair.
- Give your puppet a name and put on a show!
4️⃣ Rainy Day Collage 🎨
You’ll Need:
- Old magazines or newspapers
- Scissors (with adult help)
- Glue stick
- Chart paper
How to Make:
- Cut out colorful pictures from magazines.
- Arrange them on chart paper in a theme—like “My Dream Zoo” or “Magic Garden.”
- Glue them down and let it dry.
5️⃣ Birdie Feeder 🐦
You’ll Need:
- Empty plastic bottle
- Wooden spoons
- Bird seeds
- String
How to Make:
- Cut two holes in the bottle and poke wooden spoons through.
- Fill the bottle with bird seed.
- Tie a string around the top and hang it outside.
- Watch the little birds come for a snack!
🌟 Final Tip: These crafts are not only fun but also help kids get creative, learn new skills, and spend time with family. So next time it rains, grab your craft box and get making!
