15 Fun Rain Activities for Kids to Enjoy Outdoors

by Karly Wood September 15, 2015

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13. Make Paper Boats

Fashion some paper boats from cardstock and set them down one of the many rivers that have sprung up around your house. Your kids can even have a boat race to see who’s makes it down the river first!

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14. Measure the Rain

The simplest activities are the best ones. Take a variety of cups and measuring containers outside. Let your kids guess which will fill the fastest.

MotherNatured.com has 49 MORE ways you can play in the rain!

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15. Play In The Mud

If you’re really brave and have had a decent storm, why not let the kids run amuck in the mud? They can make mud pies, traipse through in their boots or bare feet, or just make some mud face masks. Since it’s not an everyday activity, they will LOVE it!

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Karly Wood

Editor at Red Tricycle

I'm a born and bred Southern California native and currently the managing editor at Red Tri. I get to share my life with my husband of 13 years and our beautiful, 5-year old daughter. In my free time you'll catch me cheering for the Dodgers, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and probably watching a little HGTV!