Several years ago my kids really started zoning out on technology and before I knew it they had one serious bad habit on their hands. So I took action by giving each kiddo a screen time punch card. I also posted 40 Things to Do If You Are Bored on my refrigerator and when they got bored or did not want to use a punch on their cards, I referred them to the this list. The list is still on my refrigerator! Of course, this list is specific to my family, so copy and paste it into a word document and make it your own.
40 Things to Do If You Are Bored
- Build something (Kapla, K’Nex, Legos, blocks, etc.)
- Jump on the trampoline
- Gardening – plant something, weed, water, etc.
- Have a tea party
- Play with our pets
- Ride your bike
- Ride your scooter
- Draw a picture
- Paint something
- Listen to music
- Dance
- Pogo stick
- Play in the tree house
- Do your chores
- Read a book
- Practice math facts
- Write a story
- Snap Circuits
- Take pictures
- Video call family or friends
- Write a letter
- Climb a tree
- Make a blanket fort
- Blow bubbles
- Play basketball
- Play soccer
- Water play outside
- Jump rope
- Play make-believe
- Play a board game
- Create a play
- Play Frisbee
- Make a treasure map
- Visit neighborhood friends
- Play dolls
- Play with Hot Wheels
- Play marbles
- Puzzles
- Yo yo
- Explore the yard
I hope you find this list useful. Let me know if you use it and what items you changed or added. Make the list your own. Consider collaborating with your kids on ideas for your family’s personalized list. There are so many things for kids to do. Let’s help them get off the couch, put down the screens, and get active!
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Great idea to have a list all ready– that way when the kids start complaining can say, check the list 🙂 Pinned it, thanks!
Those are wonderful ideas…I am always looking for new ideas and stuff to d…you did again Janice!
Still awesome ideas!!