It’s raining cats and dogs outside, and you’re looking for ways to keep your kids occupied. What should you do? Our solution is simple: fun craft ideas for kids will easily provide hours of indoor fun. We’re definitely raving about paper crafts for kids when it comes to rainy day activities. They’re budget-friendly crafts, easy projects for kids, and they don’t make a huge mess. Plus, they’re a creative way to use up those paper scraps you’ve been collecting.
When we’re talking about paper craft ideas, we’re talking about endless possibilities. From colors, shapes, textures, and themes–the sky’s the limit! Paper crafts encourage your children to learn fine motor skills and to exercise the imagination. They’ll definitely forget about all the rain when they become super excited to see their fun creations take form.
Peruse this list for a fun craft idea that your child will enjoy, and encourage your child’s creativity. Let your kids take the wheel and choose the colors and materials for each paper craft. The feeling of independence will have their creative wheels turning and they’ll be crafting in no time. In the end, you’ll have your children wanting to craft either rain or shine!
Rainy Day Paper Crafts for Kids
Rainy Day Paper Crafts
Rather than get the rainy day blues, get inspired with these paper crafts.
Pop-Up Rain Clouds
Smiling Cloud and Rainbow Craft
Easy Paper Umbrellas
It’s Raining Glue Craft
Umbrella Paper Craft
Cute Animal Paper Crafts
Adorable crafts inspired by our favorite animal friends!
Cuddly California Sea Lion
Cute Spotted Cow Craft
Clucking Rooster Paper Craft
Elephant Cupcake Liner Craft
Curly Coiled Snakes
Paper Plate Crafts
Budget-friendly and easy. Need we say more?
Paper Plate UFO Craft
Fintastic Paper Plate Fish
Colorful Paper Plate Birds
Paper Plate Fruity Fun
Simple Paper Plate Sun
Want more craft ideas for kids? Check out this Newspaper Boat project:
What are some of your favorite rainy day activities?
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