15 Rainy-Day Activities to Keep Little Ones Busy

A rainy day doesn't have to mean restlessness. With a few household items, you can create hours of hands on fun.

Sensory bins

Fill a tub with dry rice or pasta, add scoops and cups, and let your child explore textures and pouring.

Indoor obstacle course

Cushions, painter's tape lines, and a tunnel of chairs build big motor skills and burn energy.

Kitchen science

Baking soda and vinegar 'volcanoes' or color mixing with water and droppers feel like magic and teach early science.

Cozy reading fort

Drape a blanket over chairs, add a flashlight and a stack of books, and watch a rainy hour melt away.