Grey Skies

Mostly what I would say to help is covered here already. I do make my kids go outside often. My one child also expects adult led sensory time with science and crafts and he struggles much more outside open ended play compared to my daughter who will make mud soup or find leaves on a walk etc. giving him clear ideas, climb the tree (he can safely), use trampoline, ride bike to the library.

When he was younger, I needed to help him get ready for the day and then immediately transition to outdoor/ outing. If he naps this could also be a good time just after he wakes up for a quick ride in the car to a great sand box or other sensory play like a creek.