101 Rainy Day Preschool Activities & Indoor Fun

Is it raining today? Don’t worry. We’ve got your back! Here are 50 rainy day preschool activities.

When indoor play becomes the day’s main event, having a variety of engaging and educational preschool activities is vital to keeping little ones entertained and learning.

From crafting with materials around the house to imaginative play that transforms your living room into a world of adventure, these indoor activities are perfect for nurturing creativity, problem-solving skills, and fine motor development.

Storytelling, music, and simple science experiments can also enhance language development and scientific curiosity.

Remember, every rainy day offers a golden opportunity to explore new ideas and concepts, making learning an enjoyable part of staying indoors.

Rainy Day Preschool Activities

1. Indoor scavenger hunt
2. Build a fort with blankets and pillows
3. Create a DIY indoor obstacle course
4. Bake and decorate cookies
5. Learn using preschool worksheets
6. Craft with recycled materials
7. Indoor picnic
8. Storytime with a flashlight
9. Homemade playdough session
10. Puzzle solving
11. Finger painting
12. Watercolor painting
13. Dress-up play
14. Make a homemade musical instrument
15. Shadow puppet show
16. Playdough modeling
17. Create a sensory bin
18. Bubble blowing (indoors-safe solution)
19. Indoor gardening with herbs
20. DIY kite making
21. Paper mache projects
22. Story writing and illustration
23. Indoor bowling with plastic bottles
24. Yoga for kids
25. DIY science experiments
26. Create a collage
27. Memory game with cards
28. Make friendship bracelets
29. Learn simple magic tricks
30. Origami folding
31. Create a time capsule
32. Sing preschool songs
33. Make a bird feeder
34. Learn to juggle with soft balls
35. Puppet making and play
36. Watch educational cartoons
37. Create a comic strip
38. Bead stringing
39. Cardboard box creativity
40. Balloon volleyball
41. Indoor hopscotch with tape
42. DIY maze with tape or blocks
43. Sorting and counting games
44. Create a family tree
45. Alphabet and number bingo
46. Sock puppet crafting
47. Make a homemade board game
48. Conduct a tea party
49. Play “Simon Says”
50. Indoor treasure hunt
51. Create and fly paper airplanes
52. Read a book and act it out.
53. Create a family newspaper.
54. Indoor “camping” with a tent or fort.
55. Make a simple birdhouse.
56. Create a scrapbook.
57. Have a movie marathon with educational films.
58. Make a fairy garden in a pot.
59. Host a mini Olympics with simple games.
60. Learn a new dance routine.
61. Have a fashion show with costumes.
62. Play with magnetic letters and boards.
63. Make and decorate paper crowns.
64. Create your own storybook.
65. Do a puzzle together.
66. Have a tea party with stuffed animals.
67. Make a simple robot from boxes.
68. Create a family crest.
69. Do a science project like a vinegar and baking soda volcano.
70. Paint with ice cubes.
71. Create a weather chart.
72. Make a homemade pizza.
73. Have a pillow fight.
74. Create a gratitude jar.
75. Indoor mini-golf with a homemade course.
76. Make a homemade ice cream.
77. Create a chain reaction with dominoes.
78. Learn about stars and make constellations from stickers.
79. Create a simple animation with a flipbook.
80. Make a homemade lava lamp.
81. Create and decorate masks.
82. Learn about recycling and create a recycling center.
83. Write and mail letters to family or friends.
84. Create a bug hotel with recycled materials.
85. Learn basic knitting or crochet.
86. Create a simple website or blog.
87. Learn about other countries and make a passport.
88. Make a vision board.
89. Learn to play a simple musical instrument.
90. Start a rock collection and paint rocks.
91. Make a time capsule.
92. Create a butterfly garden with paper.
93. Play shadow tag.
94. Make a simple bird feeder.
95. Learn about planets and make a solar system model.
96. Create a simple circuit with a light bulb.
97. Make a wind chime.
98. Create a story with a storyboard.
99. Make a treasure map.
100. Start a herb garden indoors.
101. Create a simple sailboat to race in the bath.
102. DIY Story Dice

Rain or shine, indoor activities offer a fantastic way to keep preschoolers engaged, curious, and learning.

With these 101 rainy day activities, you’re equipped to turn any gloomy day into an adventure filled with fun and educational experiences. From crafting to storytelling, each activity is designed to spark imagination and encourage development in young minds.

So, next time the rain clouds roll in, view it as an opportunity to explore, create, and learn together indoors.

Remember, with a little creativity, the possibilities for fun are endless, no matter the weather.