8 Ways to Celebrate Rain With Your Child
We had a tropical storm this evening. And it’s beautiful. I love the c and thunderstorms, but my children are scared of them (except for my 3-years old). This was very challenging for me because I don’t like to see them afraid. I got to search on the Internet for some quotes about rain in order to make them more relaxed and less scared of the rain.
Here are eight ways you can make rain art with your child;
Make Rain Art
Grab an umbrella and head outside with your child. Let them choose the color of their paint and then let them splash around in puddles for as long as they want. When they’re done, have them make rain art on paper or canvas. This can be done with either watercolors or tempera paints. If it’s raining outside, just lay down a tarp and let them go wild.
Build a Fort
If you have some time on your hands and a rainy day, why not build a fort. Pick out some cardboard and cut it into pieces that will fit together easily. Then let your child decorate their new fort however they like. Add curtains, furniture and other decorations to make it feel like home. You could even turn this into a game if you want by having one person hold up each piece while another person puts it up against the window or wall in order to build the fort faster.
Go on a Scavenger Hunt
Doing scavenger hunts is always fun, but it’s even better when you’re doing it in the rain. Try finding things like leaves or twigs that have fallen from trees or flowers growing out of cracks in the sidewalk. This allows children to explore their surroundings while getting exercise at the same time.
Set Up an Obstacle Course and Jump in Puddles
Create an obstacle course using items around your yard or home. To make it more fun, set up a few puddles and make sure that there’s a large enough space to jump without falling down. This is a great game to help kids improve their balance and coordination.
Make Your Own Rainy Day Playlist
Think about all those rainy days when you were younger, what songs did you listen to? What music did you dance around to? Use those memories as inspiration for making a rainy day playlist for your kids. You can even create one together by asking them which songs they remember listening to when it rained as kids (or even as adults). Then put those songs on repeat until everyone has had enough dancing in the rain.
Get Them Involved In Nature
Rain is one of nature’s greatest gifts but it doesn’t always look so pretty. That’s why getting your child involved in nature will help them understand that rain isn’t all bad; it’s actually part of what makes life on earth possible. Take them on walks outside when it rains and point out different kinds of plants growing around you (even if they’re already blooming).
Make Rainy Day Playdough
This is a great indoor activity that you can do together with your child. The ingredients are inexpensive, and it’s easy to make playdough at home with your child. Add some food coloring if you have one on hand or use natural items like spinach leaves or flowers for color.
Have Fun With Watercolors
Watercolors are a great way for kids to express themselves creatively through art. Paint with them outside on a rainy day or inside near a window where you can watch the rainfall outside. This activity helps boost creativity and imagination because there are no rules for what colors should be used or how many colors should be mixed together, just let your imagination run wild.
We had a tropical storm this evening. And it’s beautiful. I love the rain and thunderstorms, but my children are scared of them (except for my 3-years old). This was very challenging for me because I don’t like to see them afraid. I got to search on the Internet for some quotes about rain in order to make them more relaxed and less scared of the rain.
Here are eight ways you can make rain art with your child;
Make Rain Art
Grab an umbrella and head outside with your child. Let them choose the color of their paint and then let them splash around in puddles for as long as they want. When they’re done, have them make rain art on paper or canvas. This can be done with either watercolors or tempera paints. If it’s raining outside, just lay down a tarp and let them go wild.
Build a Fort
If you have some time on your hands and a rainy day, why not build a fort. Pick out some cardboard and cut it into pieces that will fit together easily. Then let your child decorate their new fort however they like. Add curtains, furniture, and other decorations to make it feel like home. You could even turn this into a game if you want by having one person hold up each piece while another person puts it up against the window or wall in order to build the fort faster.
Go on a Scavenger Hunt
Doing scavenger hunts is always fun, but it’s even better when you’re doing it in the rain. Try finding things like leaves or twigs that have fallen from trees or flowers growing out of cracks in the sidewalk. This allows children to explore their surroundings while getting exercise at the same time.
Set Up an Obstacle Course and Jump in Puddles
Create an obstacle course using items around your yard or home. To make it more fun, set up a few puddles and make sure that there’s a large enough space to jump without falling down. This is a great game to help kids improve their balance and coordination.
Make Your Own Rainy Day Playlist
Think about all those rainy days when you were younger, what songs did you listen to? What music did you dance around to? Use those memories as inspiration for making a rainy day playlist for your kids. You can even create one together by asking them which songs they remember listening to when it rained as kids (or even as adults). Then put those songs on repeat until everyone has had enough dancing in the rain.
Get Them Involved In Nature
Rain is one of nature’s greatest gifts but it doesn’t always look so pretty. That’s why getting your child involved in nature will help them understand that rain isn’t all bad; it’s actually part of what makes life on earth possible. Take them on walks outside when it rains and point out different kinds of plants growing around you (even if they’re already blooming).
Make Rainy Day Playdough
This is a great indoor activity that you can do together with your child. The ingredients are inexpensive, and it’s easy to make playdough at home with your child. Add some food coloring if you have one on hand or use natural items like spinach leaves or flowers for color.
Have Fun With Watercolors
Watercolors are a great way for kids to express themselves creatively through art. Paint with them outside on a rainy day or inside near a window where you can watch the rain fall outside. This activity helps boost creativity and imagination because there are no rules for what colors should be used or how many colors should be mixed together, just let your imagination run wild.
