It's Raining, It's Pouring

We actually are having a rainy day here in Pennsylvania today. And what I want to do is stay in my pajamas, get under a blanket on the couch, eat a bag of "hint of lime" tortilla chips, and watch an entire season of Gilmore Girls on DVD. But, that is not an option! With two little boys who have spent most of the last few days outside, I need to come up with something to keep them busy and entertained while we are stuck inside today (and probably tomorrow too!)

The best way to survive a rainy day is to be prepared. You may have books or a video you save for a rainy day. We always like to read a special Noah's Ark book to remind us that it won't rain forever. Also, have all the necessary art supplies and project ideas ready for those days you need a quick activity!

I read a lot of blogs for preshoolers. I subscribe in Google Reader so it doesn't take me long to read them each day. When I find a post I like, I share it. That way I have all my favorite ideas in one place. I can quickly scroll through the ideas, find one I like for that day, make sure we have the supplies for it, and then have fun!

Here are a few ideas we've done (or want to do) on rainy days!
We made a weather chart!


Rain Art from Let's Explore
Rainy Day Splatter Painting with a toothbrush from Flip Flops and Applesauce
Flower Button Board from Chasing Cheerios
Finger Print Flowers and Bugs from Preschool Playbooks
and don't forget our own post on Kids' Crafts for Every Room. If you're going to be inside anyway, you might as well have fun in what ever room you're in!

Planning ahead by having your ideas and supplies is a great way to make sure you're prepared to have fun, no matter what the weather is! Now, maybe I can get at least one episode of Gilmore Girls in while my boys take nice long rainy day naps!

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