Rainy day activities

Rainy days often become indoor days, with lots of sitting. All kids need some down time but you can help your kids make some indoor play active.


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Rainy day activities

10 rainy day activities with kids

Juggling balls

How to make your own simple juggling balls. Using a funnel, pour ½ cup of uncooked rice into an empty bottle. Blow up a balloon and attach it to the top of the bottle. Turn the bottle upside down to let the filling pour into the balloon.Pull the balloon off the bottle and let out all the remaining air. Cut the top off the balloon stem, fold over and tape in place. Cut whole stem off two more balloons and cover over original rice balloon.

Activity card ideas courtesy of the Family Food Patch Program: www.familyfoodpatch.org.au/