Rainy days are par for the course during springtime. When your kids are probably itching to get outside during their free time, but it’s pouring out, you need some ways to occupy them until the weather turns better. Here are some rainy day crafts you should definitely check out.

1. Swinging Nerf Targets

If you’re like most families, you’ve got a small collection of Nerf guns hanging around. Set up this little target range for the kids to shoot at. You can add point values to the cups and offer double points if you shoot one while it’s still moving. This is easier for kids and parents than shooting at one another because you don’t have to chase the darts.

2. Homemade Microwave Puffy Paint

This is a great way to add a little texture to your child’s art! The batches are easy to make. Once you’ve got it made, stick the mixture in a Ziploc bag and cut a hole in the corner (like an icing bag). When you’re done painting, send them through the microwave for a few seconds so they dry and you have some 3D art!

3. The Ultimate Fort

Building a fort inside is the quintessential rainy day activity. Help them step up their game and their imaginative play by making one that’s truly awesome.

4. Firework Salt Painting

This super simple project makes a great keepsake for your kids to hang in their rooms. All you need is salt, water colors and glue. You can make anything, really, but fireworks are pretty easy. Draw your pattern in glue and then sprinkle salt over the page, then shake off the excess.

5. Woven Wrap Hammock

This makes the perfect rainy day reading spot. Your kids can lounge some place that comfortable and different. It also makes a great addition to a fort! Just build the fort around the table so there’s a special swinging seat inside.

6. Rainy Daze Activity Sticks

“Mom, I’m booooored.” You’ve probably heard that one a million times before. Instead of letting them sit around and watch TV, craft up some activity sticks to help them decide next time. These are easy to make and help to make decisions when everyone is bored.

7. Balloon Rockets

With some simple items you probably have laying around the house, you can set up a few balloon rockets to race around. Just attach a string between two points and attached an inflated balloon with a strap and tape, then sit back and wait for your kids to bring you balloons to tie over and over…

What’s your favorite rainy day activity?

Written by Alicia Overby - Founder & President of Baby Elephant Ears

Alicia is wife, mother, and creator of Baby Elephant Ears. Baby Elephant Ears was created out of parental concern, not financial desire. In 2005, when their second child was an infant, he cried all the time and just couldn't seem to get comfortable.

After seeking advice and suggestion from the medical community and alternative medicine, they eventually ended up in the chiropractors office where their baby was successfully treated for asubluxation, discomfort most likely the result of the strain during labor, which was now being exacerbated by the normal lack of infant neck strength. Only proper neck, head, and back alignment would offer him relief. When they couldn't find a product to give their baby the necessary support, Alicia took matters into her own hands and crafted her own infant support pillow. The first Baby Elephant Ears was born!

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