With the recent weather forecasts of gale force winds and heavy rain, the following statement may start to become more and more familiar as September continues..."Mum, it's raining outside again and I've nothing to do. I'm bored.”
Bad weather can put a damper on anyone’s plans, especially kids, but on the bright side, rainy days provide children with the opportunity to discover new skills and get creative. Here are some fun and interactive rainy day activities for kids, courtesy of Asda magazine, designed to inspire learning and discovery.
1.For the Designer: Decorate an apron
Cooking in the kitchen can be messy. It doesn't have to be though, with a custom-designed apron intended to not only keep children’s clothes clean, but also to keep them stirring in style. They can sketch out their own pattern using their favourite colours.
2.For the Artist: Make a placemat
Kids can create their own personalised placemats from a variety of household items such as paper, magazines, recipes and pictures of their favourite foods. Encourage kids to write their names, draw pictures or customise their creations however they like. Afterwards, these original pieces can be laminated to serve as the perfect place settings.
3.For the Writer: Construct a menu
Thinking of ideas for wholesome meals no longer has to feel like a chore. If your children are picky eaters, why not let them decide what to eat for dinner? In addition to compiling a list of great mains and side dishes, kids can make it even more fun by adding colours and drawing pictures of the food on the menu.
4.For the Budding Chef: Create new recipes
Children are adventurous by nature. Let their creative side show in the kitchen with new recipe ideas that will expand their horizons. Thinking of new flavour combinations, pairings and innovative dishes not only serves as a great learning experience, but is a great chance to socialise and interact with other children.
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