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Rainy Day Crafts for Summer
Summer rainy days don’t have to be a disappointment. Here are some fun craft ideas to keep kids (and adults) entertained indoors:
- Paper Umbrella Decorations: Create colorful paper umbrellas to hang around the house, bringing a cheerful atmosphere despite the gray weather.
- Rain Stick Instruments: Make musical rain sticks using cardboard tubes, nails, and small pebbles or rice. Decorate the outside for a personalized touch.
- Watercolor Rain Art: Use watercolors to create rainy day scenes. Sprinkle salt on wet paint for a unique textured effect.
- Origami Boats: Fold paper boats and test them in the bathtub or sink. You can even have boat races!
- Cloud Dough: Mix 8 cups of flour with 1 cup of baby oil to create a moldable dough that feels like fluffy clouds.
- Raindrop Suncatchers: Cut raindrop shapes from clear plastic and decorate with tissue paper for colorful window decorations.
- Recycled Bottle Planters: Turn empty plastic bottles into cute planters. Paint them and plant seeds to watch grow over the summer.
- Friendship Bracelets: Learn to make colorful friendship bracelets using embroidery floss or yarn.
- Paper Plate Aquariums: Create underwater scenes on paper plates using paint, glitter, and cut-out fish shapes.
- Indoor Fort Building: Use sheets, blankets, and furniture to construct elaborate indoor forts – perfect for reading or playing games.
These crafts not only provide entertainment but also help develop creativity and fine motor skills. They’re a great way to turn a potentially gloomy day into a fun, memorable experience.