Do the words ‘I’m bored’ fill you with dread? Are your kids complaining a lot about being bored? If the answer to either question is yes then I have the ultimate list of boredom-busting ideas for you.

Lots of these ideas require no spending money and can be done indoors or outdoors. You can work down the list or just choose a random activity it’s totally up to you. Complaints of boredom will be a thing of the past.

Boredom Busting Ideas For Kids 

1 . Build a blanket fort.

2. Play hide-n-seek.

3. Do a jigsaw puzzle.

4. Read a book.

5. Splash in puddles.

6. Do a scavenger hunt.

7. Write in a journal.

8. Ride a bike or scooter.

9. Make slime.

10. Dress up.

11. Make shadow puppets.

12. Draw with chalk on the pavements.

13. Listen to an audiobook or podcast.

14. Bake cookies or cakes.

15. Have a water fight.

16. Colour in a colouring book.

17. Finger paint.

18. Play a card game.

19. Tell stories.

20. Make a mud pie.

21. Make sock puppets.

22. Blow bubbles.

23. Make ice lollies.

24. Go to the park.

25. Make sandwiches.

26. Play I spy.

27. Collect leaves or sticks.

28. Plant some seeds.

29. Visit the library.

30. Walk the dog.

31. Wash the car.

32. Build Lego or blocks.

33. Make a stop motion video.

34. Go geocaching.

35. Play a board game.

36. Watch a movie.

37. Sculpt something with clay or play dough.

38. Paint with shaving foam.

39. Write a letter to someone.

40. Play hopscotch.

41. Go for a picnic.

42. Paint some rocks.

43. Jump on a trampoline.

44. Go for a walk.

45. Do some junk modelling.

46. Throw and catch a ball.

47. Practice hula hoop.

48. Make a collage from magazines.

49. Learn a magic trick.

50. Have a bubble bath.

Hopefully, this list has given you some inspiration and will help to stop constant whining about being bored.

If you have any other boredom-busting ideas then please feel free to share them in the comments.

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