When it is raining outside, it’s the perfect time to come together and play some games. Rainy days are a chance to show off your skills and have fun with your friends and family. This article contains five games you can play on a rainy day.
Going on a Picnic (rain edition)
In this game, we will add a rain element to the original “Going on a Picnic” game. Each player will take turns adding items they would bring on a picnic in the rain. We will keep adding to the list of items that previous players have mentioned. The game continues until the list becomes so long that players can’t remember all the items. It can get quite silly and fun! For example, the first player says, “I’m going on a picnic in the rain and bringing an umbrella.” The second player adds, “I’m going on a picnic in the rain and bringing an umbrella and a coat.” The next player then says, “I’m going on a picnic in the rain and bringing an umbrella, a coat, and boots.” And so on. Brain-training games have several benefits. They help improve memory, especially short-term memory, decision-making, and reaction time. They can also reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. These games improve attention span and reaction time and enhance mental agility and problem-solving skills.
20 questions
This is a game where kids use their creativity and logic to solve a puzzle. One person thinks of something and tells the others which category it belongs to. The other players can only ask questions that can be answered with a “yes” or “no.” They have to figure out what it is by asking questions like “Is it in the house?” or “Is it used for building?”. The goal is to guess the item within 20 questions. Playing guessing games encourages kids to stay motivated. Guessing games can also improve vocabulary, language, and speaking skills. Guessing games can also build teamwork and boost self-esteem by teaching kids to work together and answer questions correctly. Additionally, they allow kids to learn from their mistakes and improve faster.
Do a puzzle.
Puzzles are good for your brain. Studies show that doing jigsaw puzzles can improve your cognition and visual-spacing reasoning. Putting the pieces together takes focus and helps your memory and problem-solving skills. Doing puzzles can also make you more creative and productive. You can do puzzles alone or with someone else. Doing puzzles alone can help you relax after a busy day. Doing puzzles with someone else can help you connect with them and take a break from screens.
Put on a talent show.
A talent show is when people show off their skills in various forms of art, such as singing, dancing, acting, playing musical instruments, and more. Talent shows are a way to boost the confidence and self-assurance of youngsters. Music is a powerful stimulant for your brain. Studies have proven that music can lower anxiety, blood pressure, and pain. It also enhances sleep, mood, mental sharpness, and memory.
Hide-and-seek
Hide-and-seek is a fun game that never gets old, especially on rainy days. One player is chosen as the seeker and counts while the others find a hiding spot. The seeker’s goal is to find all the hiders. Players take turns being the seeker. For a twist, you can play reverse hide-and-seek, also known as sardines. In this version, one player hides while everyone else tries to find them. When someone discovers the hider, they join them in the hiding spot. The game continues until everyone has found the hiding spot, and the last person to find it becomes the new hider.
Sources:
https://www.funlovingfamilies.com/things-to-do-rainy-day-kids/
https://www.hhmglobal.com/knowledge-bank/news/5-main-benefits-of-brain-training-games
https://www.coolkidfacts.com/super-fun-and-educational-guessing-games-for-kids/
https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/10/29/a-perfect-match-the-health-benefits-of-jigsaw-puzzles/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talent_show
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/keep-your-brain-young-with-music#:~:text=It%20provides%20a%20total%20brain,%2C%20mental%20alertness%2C%20and%20memory.