Winter is not over yet, even the groundhog saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter. Don’t panic, the MyNabes team is coming to your rescue with 10 activities to do with kids on a rainy or snowy day that are sure to entertain and amuse your children every day until the sun decides to come back!
#1 COOKING TOGETHER
Children especially, love to imitate you. So, to keep them busy on a rainy day, do not hesitate to involve them in cooking. They will have fun preparing their favorite crepes and pizzas. You can even take advantage of this moment of complicity to cook some recipes including vegetables!
# 2 HAVE A MOVIE AFTERNOON
Nothing is more effective than an afternoon at the theatre especially if you have some work to do. Make your own popcorn, immerse your children in the dark and show your wizards’ favorite cartoon. Moment of calm guaranteed!
#3 WRITE LETTERS AND MAKE SOME DRAWINGS
Nothing better on rainy or snowy days than for your children to tell their adventures to their grandparents and friends. You can even take some drawings to a nursing home or hospital…
#4 HAVE A PICNIC IN THE LIVING ROOM
Have you planned a picnic but time has decided otherwise? No problem, do it in your living room. Your children will love the idea of eating away from the table as usual!
#5 PLAY BOARD GAMES
Playing board games is a must on rainy days. This will keep your kids busy while having fun with you!
# 6 GO OUT AND ENJOY THE WEATHER
Put on your jackets and boots and go jump in the puddles or start a snowball fight. And yes, even you grown-ups! Make paper boats and float them in big puddles or a big and beautiful Snowman. Make your neighbors want to join you for a fun and friendly moment.
# 7 AMUSE YOUR CHILDREN!
Create an obstacle course with cushions, sofas and armchairs. Create activities like throwing balls in the laundry basket, following a line on the floor with colored tape, or jumping over stuffed animals. Let your imagination run wild!
# 8 Relax with Yoga
Suggest that they take a yoga class for children. You will find many videos online but at MyNabes we like the one from CosmicKids
#9 TRAVELING ONLINE
Many museums and national parks have created variations online. You can thus walk in the alleys of the Louvre museum or in the Grand Canyon! If you need more virtual tours around the world, click here!
#10 OPEN A GOOD BOOK
Put on a comfortable outfit, light candles and prepare hot chocolate and offer everyone a cozy and calm moment around a good book.
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