16 Rainy-Day Crafts And Activities For Kids

Keeping our children content and occupied isn't always an easy task — especially with more and more days being spent in the house. And while sending them outdoors to get some fresh air and sunshine is a great option, the weather doesn't always comply.

To avoid cabin fever and boredom, it's always good to have a stash of some rainy-day activities for kids on hand.

Allow your kiddos to take on a new hobby such as baking, gardening or weaving. If they're crafty, they'll love scrapbooking, painting and making their own soap. Plus, there's nothing more exciting than building a fort on a rainy day.

So in an effort to keep your kids entertained — and keep yourself a little more sane — check out this list of boredom-busting essentials for spending the day indoors.

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Fun Express DIY Spring Wind Chimes, $17.09

Kids will love getting creative with these spring-themed wind chimes. They'll be able to paint and decorate the flower, butterfly and birdhouse designs with their own unique style. Plus, the chimes will also add a splash of color to your porch or patio.

Dan&Darci Paint & Plant Flower Growing Kit, $29.99

Help your kids try out their green thumb with the flower growing kit that they can also paint. Kids will be able to plant vibrant and pleasantly scented flowers such as marigold, cosmos and zinnia flowers. The fun and educational kit will also allow kids to decorate both the planter and the plant markers with unique designs.

MasterChef Junior Baking Kitchen Set, $28.99

Your little ones can lend a helping hand in the kitchen with this baking set. Together, you can bake delicious recipes with the help of a mixing bowl, liquid measuring cup, a rolling pin, spatula, four silicone baking cups and four dusting guards. Plus, it also comes with three recipe cards for all levels of cooking.

Densters Large Set, $25.49

These unique den connectors will help kiddos take their fort-building to a whole new level. The little monster toys hold bedsheets and blankets, attach to furniture and serve other functional purposes in the home such as being bookmarks, doorstops, phone stands and more.

Fort Building Kits for Kids, $39.95

If you're really looking to up your kid's fort-building game, this kit is the way to go. Complete with 52 connecting rods and 29 multilink spheres, kids can build endless play tent structures, forts, play tunnels and more. Let their imaginations run wild with the super fun STEM toy that also fosters building, engineering and friendships.

How to Draw: Easy Techniques and Step-by-Step Drawings for Kids, $11.39

Let your children master their drawing skills with this how-to book that offers easy techniques and step-by-step drawings. From magical creatures and cartoons to realistic landscapes and portraits, kids will be able to create their very own masterpieces — which can also inspire young artists and help build their confidence.

PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set, $49.99

Teach your little ones to dream big and build big with these magnetic building tiles. They're suitable for kids ages 3 and up and can be played with alone or with their pals and siblings. The set will help children acquire strong sense of color, geometrical shapes including 3D forms, numbers, magnetic polarities and architectural design at an early age.

Klutz Make Your Own Soap Craft & Science Kit, $19.48

Who knew making your own soap could be so fun? Packed with cool shapes such as stars and cat faces that appeal to both boys and girls, this soap-making set allows kids to make soap from scratch with soap molds, bright colors, coconut papaya fragrance, soap stickers and skin-safe glitter. It also comes with soap-based science experiments that you can do in your very own kitchen — creating some quality time for children and parents.

Made By Me Create Your Own Window Art, $10.97

During these dark and uncertain times, creating window art with your kids is sure to brighten up the day a bit. Transform your windows into works of art with whimsical designs and expressive bright colors. The set comes with 12 shapes, eight vibrant window paints and an acetate sheet to make your own custom illustrations for your window art.

Elmer’s Confetti Slime Kit, $12.47

This kit comes with everything you need to make some festive confetti-filled slime. The magical kit includes metallic liquid glue in blue, a bottle of clear liquid glue, and two bottles of confetti liquid slime activator — which will turn glue into fun, homemade confetti slime.

Craft-tastic – Artist's Box, $14.85

The crafting possibilities are endless with this artist's box, which comes with seven challenge cards to prompt kids to get creative and make something unique. The kit includes an assortment of materials to promote ingenuity, including tissue paper, embroidery thread, cotton twine, pompoms, straws, feathers, styrofoam balls and more.

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Deep Sea Creatures, $11.99

Immerse your kids in a deep-sea adventure with this LEGO set that allows them to build a shark, squid or angler fish. Kids will be able to use their imagination and play for hours on end with the underwater figures. It also comes with a posable toy crab and a box of treasure.

Made By Me Create Your Own Bead Pets, $12.99

Create, decorate and personalize your very own beaded pets and creations using colorful beads and satin cords. Kids will love getting creative and can also clip them to their backpack or keychains for a cool and fun accessory.

Creativity For Kids Grow N' Glow Terrarium Science Kits, $14.95

Children who have shown an interest in science and nature will love this terrarium that allows them to craft, plant, water and grow their own tabletop habitat. The kit comes with everything you need for two full plant life cycles, including a plastic Mason-style jar, potting mix, organic chia, garden figurines, decorative sand and much more — all you need to add is the water.

Melissa & Doug Multi-Craft Weaving Loom, $29.99

Now is a great time for kids to learn how to weave everything from a scarf to scarf to a drawstring pouch — and this weaving loom will help them do so. The multi-craft loom comes with easy-grasp knobs that make it simple to change the frame and switch from craft to craft. There are four different craft projects to choose from, as well as three colorful animal picture tapestries.

Alex Craft Eco Crafts Scrapbook Kids Art and Craft Activity, $19.97

Gather memories, photos and more to create your very own scrapbook. This eco-friendly set includes a scrapbook, stickers, paper shapes, frames, papers, eco pencils, buttons, craft sticks, glue stick, ribbons, twine cords, scissors and instructions. All you have to do is get creative and fill your pages with special moments and memories.

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