75 Boredom Busters for Kids

You have heard the phrase a million times: Mom, I’m bored.

It usually doesn’t come out that simply, though. It is typically delivered in a long whine, along with a face that is twisted in pain. Kids know how deliver that line just right, so it makes you stop what you are doing and think quickly to a suggestion or two that can occupy them once again. But after dozens of suggestions, you might find yourself running out of ideas. No worries, as below we have constructed for you 75 Boredom Busters for Kids so you have plenty of fun ways to respond when your kids tell you they’re bored.

75 Boredom Busters for Kids

1. “Draw me a picture of your three favorite animals mixed into one.”
2. “Write a short story where you are the hero.”
3. “Write a short story where I am the villain.”
4. “Go hide your favorite stuffed animal for me to find later.”
5. “See how many times you can bounce a basketball in one minute.”
6. “See how many times you can jump rope before you get stuck.”
7. “Try on two different shoes and see how they look together.”
8. “Make up a new dance to show off after dinner.”
9. “Create your own commercial using your favorite box of cereal.”
10. “Trace your name in shaving cream.”
11. “Collect leaves and sticks and try to spell your name with them.”
12. “Go outside and see how many different birds you can spot.”
13. “Create a commercial to convince others to read your favorite book.”
14. “Draw a new book cover for your favorite book.”
15. “Act out your favorite scene in your favorite movie.”
16. “Pretend you are chef for a day. Plan your dream menu.”
17. “Better yet, draw a picture of that dream menu.”
18. “Trace your hand and turn it into a cartoon character.”
19. “Practice spelling your name or favorite words on the computer.”
20. “Go grab some craft supplies and make a gift for a friend.”
21. “Write a note to your favorite neighbor.”
22. “Create an invitation for a friend to come over for a play date.”
23. “Put on your favorite song and have a dance party.”
24. “Build a fort in the family room with blankets.”
25. “Pretend you are an animal in the zoo.”
26. “Organize your toys so they are ready to play when you are.”
27. “Pretend your bed is a boat and go on an adventure.”
28. “Make a clubhouse under your bed with your favorite toys and books.”
29. “Try on your favorite outfit and pretend you are at a modeling shoot.”
30. “Go outside and see how many different bugs you can spot.”
31. “Lay a piece of ribbon flat on the ground. Try walking across it like a balance beam.”
32. “Get a magnifying glass and look at things up close.”
33. “Get a flashlight and explore a room in the dark.”
34. “Turn a toilet paper roll into something creative and exciting.”
35. “Count the number of windows in the house.”
36. “Count the number of clocks in the house. What do you have more of?”
37. “Draw a picture of the entire family during one of your favorite trips.”
38. “Use some bowls and spoons and pretend you are making your favorite dessert.”
39. “Make yourself a super hero cape out of a blanket and go save the world!”
40. “Find a new hiding spot for hide and seek.”
41. “Gently play with one of the family pets that likes to be played with.”
42. “Brush your hair and teeth and pretend you’re getting ready for a job interview. Practice answering questions about yourself.”
43. “Try styling your hair in a new and funny way.”
44. “Test out all of the chairs in the house. Which one is softest?”
45. “Test out all the beds in the house. Which one is the softest?”
46. “Go find which room in the house gets the most sunlight. Which one gets the least?”
47. “Count the number of stairs in the house by going up and down them.”
48. “Count the number of pictures hung in the house.”
49. “Re-arrange the magnets on the fridge.”
50. “Write your dream grocery list.”
51. “Make a sign for your bedroom door.”
52. “Pretend you are taking a trip. Make a packing list of what you would take.”
53. “Pretend your bookshelf is a library. Which books would you recommend to others? Make a display.”
54. “Pretend you are a DJ and play your favorite songs.”
55. “See how fast you can run around the house.”
56. “Design your dream garden.”
57. “Line your stuffed animals up like they are preparing for a parade.Who would go first? Last?”
58. “Pretend you are a vet. Give all your stuffed animals a check up.”
59. “Find a new hiding spot for your favorite collectibles.”
60. “Draw a map so you can find those collectibles later.”
61. “Write a fan letter to your favorite celebrity.”
62. “Create a decoration to hang on your bike.”
63. “Make your own PB&J sandwich. Use a cookie cutter to make a fun shape.”
64. “Go outside and listen for different kinds of birds.”
65. “Count the number of days until your birthday on the calendar.”
66. “Count the number of days until Christmas on the calendar.”
67. “Pretend you are a cop. Get a notepad and issue tickets around the house.”
68. “Pretend you are a waiter. Get a notepad and take pretend dinner orders.”
69. “Pretend you are a sketch artist. Draw the next person you see.”
70. “Take old bread and crackers and sprinkle them outside for the birds.”
71. “Pretend you own a hotel. Clean your room so it is ready for guests.”
72. “Design your dream house on paper.”
73. “See how many words you can make using the letters in your full name.”
74. “If you could re-name yourself what would it be? Write down your answers.”
75. “If you could do anything when you are bored, what would it be? Draw a picture.”