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Every parent dreads what to do when it rains outside, but check out these great easy preschooler and toddler rainy day activities that can save your day! I hope you can use some of these activities on the next rainy day and not only keep your child active, but also maybe learning a bit too!
Academic Learning Rainy Day Activities
One of our favorite things to do on a rainy day is getting in learning so that on nice days we can just play outside! Some of our favorite activities are listed below, you can click on them to read more about the activity:
- Adding Machine Activity
- Orange Tree Game
- Pollination Activity
- Storybook Learning Activities
- Rectangle Book
- Phonics Activities
I also have some great online options that I go onto when we are stuck for things to do on a rainy day (click to read more):
Play Rainy Day Activities
Once we do some learning activities, we do some free play activities. These play activities are great for preschoolers on rainy days because you can sneak in learning without them knowing!! Check out the list below and click on any of there for more information:
Art Rainy Day Activities
Also some great rainy day activities for preschoolers and toddlers is art! You can either set up a specific craft or just set out some art supplies for your child to explore. This can be messy, but also super fun! Check out these crafts and our favorite art supplies by clicking below:
- Letter Crafts
- Giraffe Cereal Craft
- Paint Sticks
- Paint Dotters
- Water Colors
- Markers
- Crayons
- Construction Paper
- Color Wonder Markers and Magic Light Brush
- Bath Tub Markers
- Bath Tub Crayons
Toys for Rainy Days
When all other activities fail on a rainy day a preschooler or a toddler will love toys. We always keep some set aside just for rainy days and then we rotate them into our play. Check out our favorite rainy day toys by clicking below:
- Legos
- Blocks for Toddlers
- Blocks for Preschoolers
- Indoor Trampoline
- Toddler Tunnel
- Obstacle Course
- Tricycle Inside
- Inside Slide
- Puzzles
- Puzzle Books for Preschoolers
Books for Rainy Days
The last of our favorite activities for rainy days is books! We read all day long! Here are some of our favorites, click to see more about each one:
I hope you can find something to do with your little one on a rainy day (or a really hot day or a snowy day, etc.) that can not only bring fun and entertainment, but also some learning. Let me know in the comments any of your other favorite rainy day activities.
