48 Rainy Day Crafts and Cool Games for Kids

Nine times out of ten, childhood boredom results in general household distress, and nothing prompts boredom quite like a dreary day. Keep the kids entertained and adult sanity intact with these brilliant 48 Rainy Day Crafts and Cool Games for Kids.
Once kids have exhausted all of their favorite toys and games, the only option to banish boredom is to create kids craft activities and games for kids. Time flies when you make your own games and crafts for kids, and this list of phenomenal kids' craft ideas for games provides a marvelous way to spend an afternoon.
These homemade games and crafts are also perfect for summer vacation because they will keep kids occupied and stimulate their creative juices.
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Rainy Day Crafts and Games for Kids

Don't let the drizzle get you down! Shoo those stormclouds away with fun rainy day crafts. These fun games and crafts for kids are a marvelous way to bring out the sunshine. Help children make these fun indoor kids' games, and they'll be entertained for hours by their magnificent handiwork. From homemade toys to games for kids, these kids indoor activities are a thrilling way to beat the rainy day blues. Thanks to these brilliant kids' craft ideas, you can craft together whatever the weather!
Find even more fun activities for kids by downloading our free eBook: 27 Crafts for Preschool: Activities for Preschool Children free eBook
Dress Up Games

Dress up games are are great way to engage a child's imagination, and these homemade costumes for kids are perfect for piquing children's interest and helping them create their own world. Kids will love to help you make these fun costumes for kids, and then they will be ready to dress up as a pirate or a superhero and explore! Play and pretend is always a great kids' indoor activity, which means these homemade costumes are a guaranteed good time.
Educational Games for Kids

Create, play and learn with these great educational games and learning activities for children. Math games, kids science projects and more will help keep little minds active on summer vacation and on the weekends. Help the kids stay sharp by getting together to make these exciting learning games to prep for back to school season. Make these cool games for kids and help them learn in a fun and productive way. Who would have thought that kids' craft ideas could be so beneficial?
Games and Crafts for Preschoolers

Preschoolers are in the earliest phase of their education, so it is vital to make sure they absorb as much as possible to prepare them for back to school and classroom activities. These fun homemade games teach important life lessons at just the right speed for your whip-smart preschooler. These easy kids crafts and cool games for kids are perfect for traveling or making rainy day crafts.
Games and Craft Activities for Toddlers

Toddlers want to play cool games for kids too! The littlest kids absorb information at an incredible rate, so make sure those little minds don't get bored in the process. Make these fun games for toddlers that help develop fine motor skills and creativity. Choose any one of these rainy day crafts and activities, and your little one will be looking forward to the next time it rains.
Outdoor Activities for Kids

Here comes the sun! Make these kids' crafts inside on rainy days and play with them outside on sunny days. When the rain clears up, these fantastic kids' outdoor crafts and activities will get kids moving with healthy outdoor crafts and activities to release all of that pent up energy. Rainy day crafts that work both indoors and out are incredibly useful for parents, so keep these craft ideas somewhere safe.
BONUS! Want more games for kids? Try making this awesome Checker Board and Checker Bag from FaveCrafts.com!
Kids love to play outside on a beautiful sunny day! This collection has a ton of fun activities that will have your kids playing outside all day long: Made with Nature: 52 Outdoor Crafts for Kids
How do you like to spend a rainy day? Tell us below!
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Eugenia
Jul 21, 2017
I've definitely seen how kids can get antsy if they're stuck inside! Great to see so many indoor play options )

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