These are strange times we’re in. Due to the pandemic, many adults are working at home, and kids are home for (not just from) school.
My kids get their school work done in a shorter amount of time than they used to in their entire school day, which means they have more down time.
What to do in that time, especially when so many things are closed?
My 12-year-old daughter has been complaining of being bored more often, even though she has many interests including drawing and reading. She also had been pestering me to buy tickets to a concert she wants to see this summer. So I made her a deal! Make a list of 100 things for kids to do when bored to help her keep busy and to share on my blog, and I’ll get her the tickets!
She got the tickets! Unfortunately, the concert has now been cancelled, but I’ll be working out something else with her. Either way – she now has a list of many things to do, and can be proud of inspiring other kids as well!
Here’s her list!
100 Things for Kids to Do at Home When Bored
- Read a book.
- Watch cartoons.
- Watch a movie.
- Draw a picture.
- Play instruments.
- Have a family study group.
- Play with a pet.
- Put a puzzle together.
- Go for a walk.
- Bike around the neighborhood.
- Put together some legos.
- Play a board game.
- Play Minecraft or another multi-player video game with family.
- Listen to an audiobook.
- Paint.
- Sew clothes or plushies.
- Write a song or poem.
- Watch a concert or play online.
- Have video calls with friends or family.
- Write a story.
- Make a comic.
- Have a contest.
- Make a cartoon.
- Make a flipbook.
- Learn a new language.
- Learn about the human body.
- Study for a future job.
- Write a script for a movie or play.
- Put together or take apart a computer.
- Go shopping online.
- Have a fancy dinner at home.
- Start a funny YouTube channel.
- Do someone’s makeup.
- Fly a kite.
- Dress up as a favorite character.
- Have a karaoke night.
- Count to one thousand.
- Design your dream home.
- Learn about a culture.
- Write about your favorite story.
- Learn a new sport.
- Design a poster.
- Find the cause of rain.
- Create a diary or journal.
- Learn family history.
- Play in the rain.
- Name all the plants in your yard.
- Watch cartoons from different countries.
- Memorize all the states.
- Create a new shape.
- Make a doll house.
- Use an erasable marker and draw a tattoo.
- Count all your money.
- Design new shoes.
- Donate old items.
- Learn about your pet.
- Design a new toy.
- Put together a toy skeleton.
- Write about your day.
- Create a new word.
- Draw your family, friend or pet.
- Take a new food.
- Get ahead of your class.
- Wave to everyone in your neighborhood.
- Program a toy robot.
- Bake cookies.
- Help with meals.
- Get a haircut or style your hair at home.
- Learn how something is made.
- Go fishing.
- Mow your lawn.
- Plant a garden.
- Make lemonade, apple juice, or orange juice.
- Create a cartoon character.
- Draw fan art.
- Get to know someone more on the phone.
- Learn how germs form.
- Organize your room.
- Pretend to have your future job.
- Learn an instrument.
- Donate to someone in need.
- Create a meme.
- Learn your favorite songs on an instrument.
- Finish watching a cartoon.
- Paint someone’s nails (or your own!).
- Change your hairstyle.
- Learn more math.
- Play a simulator.
- Make something with playdough.
- List your favorite things.
- Wear your least favorite color for a day.
- Write a musical.
- Chew as much gum as you can.
- Read a different genre of books.
- Pick flowers.
- Help your parents with something.
- Take an online tour of something.
- Create a new candy.
- Have a photoshoot.
- Learn about your state.
What kinds of things would your kids add to this list?
Free Printable Version of this List!
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