Free Rainy Day Kids Craft: Jump into the Puddle!

Rainy days don’t have to be gloomy—they can be full of giggles, splashes, and creativity! This fun and free kids craft is perfect for indoor play when the weather outside is wet. With simple materials, cheerful illustrations, and a free printable template, children can create their own puddle-jumping character and celebrate the joy of rainy adventures.

Whether you’re a parent looking for a quick activity, a teacher planning a classroom craft, or a caregiver wanting to brighten a rainy afternoon, this project is easy, engaging, and full of charm.

✂️ What You’ll Need

Before we jump into the puddle (craft-style!), gather these basic supplies:

• 🖍️ Crayons or colored pencils (yellow, orange, black, blue)
• ✂️ Child-safe scissors
• 🧴 Glue stick or white glue
• 📄 Printable template (available as a free PDF)
• 🧵 Optional: fabric scraps, yarn, or ribbon for extra texture
• 🖼️ Printed instructions and sample images (included in the PDF)

You can download the free template and instructions at the bottom of this post. Everything is designed to be easy to print and use at home or in the classroom.

🎨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Let’s walk through the craft together. Each step is simple and kid-friendly, with room for creativity and personal flair.

✂️ Step 1: Print the Coloring Page Template

Start by printing the smiling, jumping kids coloring page. You’ll find both boy and girl versions in the free template.

• Of course, any child can choose whichever character they love!
• Let your child choose the character they like best.
• If your child is a boy, they might enjoy coloring the boy image.
• If your child is a girl, they might prefer the girl image.

🎨 Step 2: Color Your Character

Now it’s time to bring the character to life!

• Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
• Bright colors like yellow for the raincoat, orange for the shorts or skirt, and black for the boots work great.
• Encourage kids to add their own flair—maybe freckles, a rainbow, or a fun background.

Let them enjoy the coloring process and express their creativity!

🖌️ Step 3: Create the Muddy Splash

This part is super fun—it’s time to finger paint!

1. Take a blank white sheet of paper.
2. Squeeze three blue paint dots onto the lower half of the paper. Space them out like a triangle.
3. Let your child use their fingers to smear and swirl the paint, creating a splashy puddle shape.
4. Keep the top part of the paper clean—this is where the character will go later.
5. Once the paint is spread out and looks like a puddle, set it aside to dry.

Optional: Add small black dots or swirls around the puddle to make it look muddy or splashy!

✂️Step 4: Cut Out the Colored Character

Once the coloring is done and the paint is dry:

Try to follow the outline closely so the character looks neat and ready to jump!

Carefully cut out the colored character.

Help younger children with scissors if needed.

🧴 Step 5: Paste the Character onto the Puddle

Now it’s time to bring the scene together!

• Take the painted paper with the blue puddle.
• Glue the cut-out character just above or inside the puddle, so it looks like they’re jumping into it.
• Press gently and let it dry.

Optional: Add clouds, raindrops, or a rainbow in the background using crayons or stickers!

This step lets children express their own style and storytelling.

💡 Tips for Teachers & Parents

Here are a few extra ideas to make the craft even more engaging:

• Story Time Tie-In: Read a book about rainy days before crafting, like The Rainy Day by Anna Milbourne or Come On, Rain! by Karen Hesse.
• Sensory Additions: Use real fabric, foil, or textured paper to make the raincoat and puddle pop.
• Group Display: Create a classroom wall of puddle-jumpers to celebrate the rainy season together.
• Language Boost: Ask kids to describe their character’s feelings—are they excited, surprised, or joyful?

🌈 Final Thoughts

Rainy days are perfect for cozy crafts and big imaginations. This puddle-jumping activity brings smiles, color, and creativity to any indoor space. With simple steps and free printables, it’s easy to set up and fun to share.

So grab your crayons, print your template, and jump into the puddle—no rain boots required!

**** Click here to get the free PDF template: Download