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Rainy day activities — free printable indoor ideas for kids

A list of rainy day activity ideas to rescue a wet afternoon stuck indoors — crafts, games, cosy and active ideas, mostly free and using what's already at home. Tick them off and beat the boredom.

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Frequently asked questions

What can kids do indoors on a rainy day?
A wet afternoon stuck inside doesn't have to mean screens all day if you've got a few go-to ideas ready. Mix making (junk modelling from the recycling, painting, building the tallest tower or a marble run, baking), active indoor games (an obstacle course, balloon keepy-uppies, musical statues, hide and seek) to burn off energy, and cosy options (a blanket fort with a film, reading, jigsaws and board games) for winding down. A simple kitchen-science experiment or a clue-based treasure hunt around the house adds a bit of wonder. Most of these cost nothing and use what's already at home. Letting children pick from a list gives them a say and heads off the 'I'm bored' before it starts. And of course, if they're up for it, proper waterproofs and a good splash in the puddles is a rainy-day classic in itself.
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