Have fun indoors with these rainy day activities
With the heavy rains persisting, you can still enjoy family fun time with these 10 rainy day activities.
WITH the heavy rains becoming a normal occurrence for residents in Durban South, people are being advised to stay off the roads and stay indoors. While no one generally likes a rainy day, there can be tons of fun for the entire family. Here are 10 fun, family-friendly activities that the whole family can enjoy without stepping out of the house.
Also read: Tips on driving in wet weather
- Family movie night: Cuddle up on the sofa with a blanket, a bowl of popcorn and your favourite film. Old or new, movie nights are a great way to get together and relax.
- Have a bake off: Divide into groups and battle it out to produce the best cookies, cupcakes or whatever delectable dessert that meets your desires.
- Play Pictionary: Let your creative side shine with a round of Pictionary. All you’ll need is a whiteboard or piece of paper, some markers and imagination.
- Family game night: From the old board games and packs of cards to games created at home using household items, there are literally hundreds of ways to get competitive at home.
- Host a scavenger hunt: Transform your home into a hunting ground with an at-home scavenger hunt.
- Make friendship bracelets: A timeless activity which stimulates creativity and togetherness. You just need some colourful string, beads and imagination.
- Make a blanket fort: Chairs, blankets, pillows are all you require to build your own den. Add in some fairy lights and books for a cozy reading nook or grab the snacks and game it up.
- Turn chores into a game: Create a points system for chores and reward them — like choosing the next movie or a special treat. It’s a win-win: the house gets cleaned and the children feel good and entertained.
- Put on a fashion show: Don your finest outfits and strut down your own runway and find out who is the most dashing person in the family.
- Get artsy with crafts: Pull out the paint, paper, glue and glitter. From homemade cards to silly masks – arts and crafts allow children to unleash their creativity.
Rainy days do not need to be a dampener on your family fun. With a bit of creativity and some odds and ends from around the house, you can turn any rainy day into one that’s filled with laughter and memories.
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