| It's raining, it's pouring, I'm stuck inside, and it's | | | | example:o Favorite coloro Favorite foodo Favorite |
| boring! | | | | drinko Favorite placeo Favorite caro Favorite |
| Is it raining cats and dogs? Are you going bonkers | | | | animalo Favorite smell |
| with the free time? Well then, have I got news | | | | You can use as few or as many favorite things |
| for you! You can get rid of that boredom with | | | | as you like. Make the list your own. |
| these fun activities. | | | | Write down the list of their favorite things as |
| Here are a few ideas:o Make up silly poems and | | | | they name them. |
| act them out. You'll need paper, pencils, and a | | | | Now create a story using their favorite things. |
| chest of old clothes. Old Halloween costumes | | | | Read the story out loud. |
| would be awesome here! | | | | You can do this for each person. Have fun with |
| Give everyone paper and pencils. Have everyone | | | | it!o Bake cookies. Do you have a favorite cookie? |
| make up silly poems. It can be about anything | | | | Ask Mom or Dad to help you bake them. Make |
| they choose. | | | | sure you have all the ingredients before you begin. |
| Ask for a volunteer, but tell them you can't say | | | | Oh yes, and the milk! Don't forget the milk!o Look |
| what their job will be yet. Wait until someone | | | | at family photo albums. Take out the family photo |
| volunteers and then tell them they have to stand | | | | albums and share memories. Find the cutest outfit |
| in front of the group and use the chest of clothes | | | | you wore when you were a baby... the funniest |
| to act out the silly poems. | | | | face you ever made... the craziest hairdo you |
| Now pick someone to read the poem as the | | | | ever had. It's a lot of fun looking back at old |
| volunteer acts out the poem. | | | | pictures!o Read a story. Pick out a book that |
| When you're done, pick someone new and act | | | | everyone will enjoy. Let each person take a turn |
| out the other poems. | | | | reading the story or pick one person to read. |
| (You could also play this variation of the game: | | | | Reading is a good way to pass time and to learn |
| Show everyone the clothes in the chest and then | | | | about new places and things. |
| have them create their poem around the | | | | Rainy days don't have to be boring. Try some of |
| clothes.)o Play "Favorite Things" Game. You'll need | | | | these things and you'll soon forget you can't go |
| paper and pencils. | | | | outside and realize how much fun you're having |
| Pick one person to name their favorite things. For | | | | inside! |