Rainy-Day Activities for Kids

Rainy days needn't be a bore with fun activities lined up – and the right weatherproof gear, of course

Head outside: Grab a raincoat and explore the great outdoors with laminated bingo cards to help children learn to identify different plants, trees and wildlife, even in the city. Keep eyes peeled for creepy-crawlies that love wet weather.

Dig it: Take buckets and spades outside for hours of fun, whether it's making mud pies or digging over the allotment while the soil is soft and damp. Create prehistoric-looking landscapes for dinosaur toys to roam.

Splash about: Make a rain-gauge or water collector using plastic bottles and use them as a starting point to explore eco-friendly ways to conserve rainwater for household and garden use.