Save this list of boredom busters to entertain your kids on the next rainy day, snow day, or long weekend at home.
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Snow day. Four-day weekend. Summer vacation. Those are the days we remember best as kids.
No school means free to run and play. And tell Mom that you’re bored 100 times, right?
For my own children, it doesn’t take long for them to decide that they’ve done everything fun and need new entertainment. Sometimes I just tell them they can watch television or play video games. But most of the time, I try to come up with a new game or activity for them to do.
Plan ahead for your next no-school day with these boredom busters. They are guaranteed to keep even the most restless kids busy for a few minutes. And they might just discover a new hobby.
Boredom Busters
15 boredom busters to entertain kids at home.
Finish these drawing prompts
Drawing is a great boredom buster, but sometimes you don't know what to draw. Print these prompts and finish each of the illustrations with your own imaginative ideas.
Solve a maze
There are quite a few seasonal mazes on OMDD. This set of LEGO Friends Animals mazes is fun any time of year.
Craft paper pinwheels
Print this template - there are a few size options. Make paper pinwheels using paper from your craft stash. Then turn them into a festive garland, attach them to pencils, or use them to decorate any craft.
Give the kids a camera
Hand your camera over to the kids and let them snap photos from their point-of-view. You'll be surprised to see what you end up with. Print the best ones and use this printable Polaroid frame to turn them into art.
Color a rainy day frog
Rainy day? Embrace it and color a cute frog enjoying its own rainy day fun. If you have it, this printable looks adorable with watercolor paints and paper.
Have a LEGO building challenge
If the kids need some LEGO building inspiration, print this set of challenge cards. They're all open-ended ideas to get big kids thinking creatively.
Play with tangrams
Tangrams are a OMDD reader favorite. This simple set of 7 shapes and challenge cards will have kids looking for shapes and patterns.
Play dominoes
Print this set of rainbow unicorn dominoes -- or search the blog to find the superhero version. This simplified version is perfect for little kids to match colors rather than numbers.
Go on a scavenger hunt
This nature scavenger hunt includes things you might be able to find in your own backyard. If you don't have a backyard, take a short walk around the neighborhood.
Tie friendship bracelets
All you need to make these friendship bracelets is string. You can make them in any color combination. Kids will love learning how to braid with this easy tutorial.
Make dinner with a theme
Turn a boring dinner at home into a special event with a theme. Match your menu to a movie, a game, or both. Choose from one of these ideas or use them as a starting point to create your own.
Play Go Fish
Card games are a great boredom buster for all ages. This printable Go Fish card set is designed with pretty pastel fish, so kids can match the color or number.
Play I Spy
I Spy is a great boredom buster on a road trip, so why not play at home? Print this worksheet or just used lined paper to write out the alphabet. Send kids hunting around the house to find something for every letter.
Get moving with paper dice
Print and assemble these paper dice. One is Star Wars characters and the other is actions. Kids will have silly fun action out each challenge.
Make a cute cat bookmarks
Reading is a good activity on a rainy day, but if your child is restless and wants something more hands-on, make this cute kitty bookmark craft.
Each of these boredom busters has kept my own kids busy for hours. Parents can modify Most of the activities on this list to fit the age of your kids, whether they are toddlers or tweens. Be sure to save this list for a rainy day!
What’s next? Try these other fun and creative ideas on One Mama’s Daily Drama:
Fantastic post! Thanks for including me. 🙂
Thanks Jillian! Your blog is always an inspiration for keeping my kids busy while learning.
I could have used this post over the weekend. I’ll have to remember the Lego idea the next time I hear “I have NOTHING to do” which I heard quite a few times on Saturday.
Bookmarked!! I like your blog!