Boredom is a part of childhood – but sometimes parents and children want quick and creative solutions to make the day more exciting. Especially during the holidays, when there's no fixed daily structure, it can be challenging to find varied activities. Boredom can actually be an opportunity: It fosters creativity and encourages children to search for new ideas on their own. Nevertheless, it's helpful to have a few exciting activities up their sleeve – especially for rainy days.
Creative ideas for children during the holidays
The holidays are the perfect time to spend more time with your children, take them on a trip, or plan a vacation together to give them new experiences and strengthen the bond. But what do you do when the weather isn't cooperating and it rains all day? Here are 5 ideas to combat boredom on rainy vacation days:
Use EDURINO – playful learning to combat boredom during the holidays
The EDURINO learning app is the ideal activity for rainy days. With characters like Mika the fox and Juki the cat, children between 4 and 8 years old embark on exciting learning missions and delve into topics such as "First Reading and Writing" and "Creativity." This not only promotes basic skills but also prepares children for school in a playful way. Click here for the EDURINO Discovery Bundles.
Board games – playing together to combat boredom with children
Board games are a great way to spend time with children or even other friends. There are countless games for every taste and age, so your child won't be overwhelmed or under-challenged: from classics like "Ludo" or Nine Men's Morris to games like Halli Galli and Mau Mau.
Cooking and baking – a delicious solution to boredom
On rainy days, you can also let off steam in the kitchen and involve the kids in a playful way. Whether it's spaghetti or a delicious cake, the fun will be immense when everyone devours the dish together. This way, the children can not only hone their cooking skills but also learn something about healthy and sustainable nutrition.
Reading – Imaginative activities to combat boredom during the holidays
Reading is a great way to relax and immerse yourself in other worlds. You can read books together with your children, or each of you can immerse yourself in a different world on your own. This allows children to develop their imagination and creativity while simultaneously strengthening their early interest in letters and words.
Creative ideas to combat boredom for children: crafts, painting & music
Be creative: Creative activities can be especially fun on rainy days. Whether painting, crafts, or making music, children discover their creative skills and can improve or expand them. Coloring books with a thematic focus, such as the EDURINO puzzle and coloring book, which we developed especially for the summer holidays, are ideal for this. Click here for the limited-edition summer learning booklet.
Conclusion: What can you do to combat boredom with children on rainy days?
Boredom doesn't have to be a problem during the holidays! Whether it's board games, cooking, reading, creative crafts, or digital learning with EDURINO – there are many ways to spend quality time together. The important thing is that you enjoy your time together and have fun!
