When I taught preschool I had a box in my classroom closet known as the “rainy day” box. This box only came out on days that we were stuck inside due to rain or extreme heat. Now that I am a mom I wanted to make a rainy day box for my children and since today is supposed to be about 100 degrees I thought the timing couldn’t have been better.
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I headed to Walmart with my children to get all the supplies I needed. I debated between a cardboard box and a large clear bin to keep everything in. I thought the box would be easier to decorate but the bin would be sturdier so in the end I chose to put the items in a clear bin. See more pictures of my shopping trip in my Google+ story. Once home I gathered all of the supplies I needed to decorate our rainy day box.
Supplies Needed:
Clear Bin (Or Medium Sized Cardboard Box)
Small Letter Cutouts
Elmer’s Dot Runner
X-ACTO Basic Shape Templates
Painters Opaque Paint Markers
Re-positionable Designer Masking Tape
How To Recreate My Box:
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You can put anything in your bin that you think your children would enjoy. I added toys and craft supplies that would only come out on these rainy or hot days. I also added in a box of Macaroni & Cheese and {nutritious} cookies so that even lunch would be fun!
What would you put in your rainy day box?
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Great idea! I think every savvy Mom should have a rainy day box or two for their kids. They get so excited to see what is inside… and often forget the next time what goodies are waiting inside. Thanks for sharing. Your box is adorable!
This is such a great idea! To have already organized everything that is needed for the kids in case it rains! I would also have healthy nutritious snacks available!
This is such a great idea. I have never thought of it, but must do this. Thank you for sharing.
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I think that this is a wonderful idea. I teach special ed (primary) and I have several activities and games we only play when it is raining and we can’t go to the playground. Heads Up, Seven Up comes to mind.
So much fun and so adorable. My son is still little but I think he’d enjoy making something similar. :)
I think this is a great idea. I am sure we all have heard “I am bored” when it raining. Your design is bright and colorful. I am sure it will keep kids busy for quite a while.
This is such a fun idea for us to do with our children. I was a preschool teacher too – way back in the day. :)
Excellent! This will make those dreary “unfun” days very special to kids, especially if the crafts/toys are to be used on rainy days ONLY! Can you imagine your child eagerly asking, “When’s it going to rain again???”
This is a great idea! I think we’ll make one and keep it in the trunk of the car so we have a busy box readily available when we go to meetings or places that are not kid friendly. Thank you for sharing.
this is such a good idea!! ive never thought of making a box for rainy day activities!
That is a great idea! I think I will make one to give to my granddaughter when she is a little older (toddler now). Thank you for the suggestions! :)
I need to make a rainy day box for my 2 year old! This is a great idea!
Great idea! It’s a rainy day craft in itself! I have crafting stuff for the kids, but it’s just in a small tote in my closet. Decorating each of them a smaller box that they can take out on their own is a splendid idea!
My son loves arts and crafts and this is a cute project.