Thursday, March 28, 2013

300+ Rainy day activities

Rainy Day Activities

All the activities shared here on Bath Activities for Kids make perfect rainy day activities for kids!  Putting together a fun bath is a great way to keep kids occupied during a long day stuck indoors. Spring is upon us here in the states so when deciding which topic to collect for The PLAY Group collective this month,  rainy day activities seemed like the perfect fit!  Not only are these all great for a rainy day but they are SCREEN FREE too!

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Compiled by The PLAY Group
Survive dreary rainy days with this amazing collection of indoor fun

Indoor Games & Sillies

Rainy Day Activities

Imaginative & Inventive

Rainy Day Activities


Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Day Activities




Keeping them Moving

Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Day Outdoor Play
Rainy Day Activities
Fun with Food
Play Dough
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Painting & Art
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Rainy Day Activities



Crafts

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Play Recipes

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Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Day Activities



Literacy & Reading

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Activities to Foster Fine Motor Skills

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Keeping them Learning

Rainy Day Activities


Indoor Glowing Activities- glowing play is a great way to keep kids occupied on rainy days
Rainy Day Activities
Whew!  This collection should keep the kids happy and entertained for quite some time!  Not only is this collection full of fabulous rainy day activities but all the activities here are screen free too!  You might want to keep this one on hand for Screen Free week which is fast approaching   We participate and always feel so revitalized after.
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Encouraging phrases for your kids

Encouraging Words - 27 phrases you can use instead of "good job" Click the picture to learn more.

Do you ever feel like the only words that come out of your mouth are direct orders? “Empty the trash, be nice to your sister, quit jumping on the couch!!!” A big part of preventing bad behavior, however, is encouraging the good behavior when you see it.
And a quick “good job” doesn’t cut it—in fact, phrases like “good boy,” “you’re so smart!” and “you’re the best on your team!” are anything but encouraging. Instead of focusing on positive internal qualities, they put the emphasis on outward praise, which does nothing to promote good behavior in the future.
True encouragement focuses on the deed, not the doer. It motivates a child from the inside to demonstrate similar positive behavior in the future, and to value things like hard work, improvement, teamwork and perseverance.

Encouragement can be as simple as, “Thanks for your help!” or “You really worked hard!” Here are a few more examples to try around your house:
Thank you for your help!
You should be proud of yourself!
Look at your improvement!
That “A” reflects a lot of hard work!
You worked really hard to get this room clean!
Thanks for helping set the table, that made a big difference.
I noticed you were really patient with your little brother.
What do you think about it?
You seem to really enjoy science.
Your hard work paid off!
That’s a tough one, but you’ll figure it out.
Look how far you’ve come!
I trust your judgment.
The time you’re putting into your homework is really paying off.
I love being with you.
You really put a smile on her face with your kind words!
That’s coming along nicely!
You really worked it out!
That’s a very good observation.
Thank you for your cooperation.
I see a very thorough job!
That’s what we call perseverance!
I can tell you really care.
You make it look easy!
You’ve really got the hang of it!
I can tell you spent a lot of time thinking this through.
I really feel like a team when we work like this!
The best part about using encouragement with your kids is the glow of happiness you’ll see on their faces. After all, “Your hard work is really paying off!” says you noticed their work, while, “You’re so smart,” might be hard to live up to next time. Try a little encouragement with your kids, and watch their behavior—and effort—improve.

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