Did you know there were 172 days of rain last year in the UK? Yep, nearly half a year’s worth! Here’s hoping this year is packed full of fun in the sun but just in case it’s not, here's our handy things to do on a rainy day survival guide.
Indoor ideas
Play a board game, tonies® style!
How does your family decide which Tonies to listen to? Well @howweplayed2day made this clever board game to help with the decision making! Each player rolls the dice and takes a turn. The first Tonie to reach the end is the one you listen to first. (That’s one way to solve the arguments!)
Make musical instruments
Rainy days are made for shaking it off, and our music Tonies are the DJ that never disappoints. All they’ll need now is some musical instruments to play along with. Tissue boxes and elastic bands make excellent guitars, paper plates with milk bottle tops can be fantastic tambourines, and dried rice or pasta in bottles are the perfect maracas.
Put on a show with shadow puppets
Have a stand up comedy hour
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Outdoor ideas
Puddle jumping
If you can brave the wet weather, get the kiddies dressed in their waterproofs and wellies, give them umbrellas and make off like Peppa Pig - after all, who doesn’t love jumping in muddy puddles? You can have warm baths and yummy hot chocolates when you get home to cosy up again, aaaaah bliss!
Go on a bear hunt
Rain bouncing
Nothing sparks little brains like the wonders of science. Grab some pots and pans, turn them upside down and watch to see how high the rain bounces. Or you could collect the rain instead and measure how much you’ve harvested throughout the day, kiddies can then use the water either in their imaginary play or by watering the flowers and plants around the house. It’s never too early to start them on science projects!
Make mud pies
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