It’s a rainy day, and you have to keep your child entertained. What can you do? How about some fun crafts, storytime, or even a game of hide-and-seek? Read on for six tips that will help keep your children entertained during stormy weather!
Arts And Crafts
This can help pass the time while you wait for power to be restored or if they are unable to play outside due to high winds or heavy rain. Some ideas include making paper snowflakes, painting with watercolors, or creating a collage with magazines. You can also use recycled materials such as toilet rolls to assemble various figures—this way, you teach your child about recycling and learning something new and creative.
Baking
You can also bake cookies together during the storm to create beautiful memories. This will help pass the time, provide a sense of calmness and even work off some of that pent-up energy! This can also teach your child some new skills, and who knows, it may be something they enjoy regularly.
Games And Puzzles
You can play many games with your child or let them play on their own while indoors. You could also do puzzles together. In addition, board games, card games, and even video games can help keep your child entertained for a few hours.
Board Games
Board games are great for keeping your child entertained during stormy weather. You can play them by candlelight or even just the light from a flashlight. So before the weather turns nasty, stock up on your child’s favorite board games. If you don’t already own it, get a game that can be played in complete darkness like “Guess Who?” or “Cluedo.”
Educational Mobile Games And Videos
Many educational mobile games and videos are available to help keep your child entertained and learn during stormy weather. By keeping them engaged in educational content, you can relax more, knowing they are still developing their skills while having fun.
Owning or using a cellphone is a big responsibility for a child; make sure you have a parental control app installed on their phone. A company that helps is Family Orbit. With this app, you can watch what sites they visit, look out for inappropriate activity, make sure they aren’t overdoing it with screen time, etc.
Playing Hide And Seek
One way to keep your child entertained during stormy weather is by playing hide and seek. Hide in a closet or under the bed for 30 seconds, then call out “come find me” when you are ready! If you have multiple children, they can play together too. This game will help them stay occupied while teaching them about counting downtime.
In conclusion, the best way to keep your children entertained during a storm is by having activities and games ready to go. With a bit of prep work, you can help make the wait time more enjoyable for everyone. In addition, you can help keep your child safe and occupied until the storm passes by following these tips.
