How appropriate that National Boredom Month should fall during lockdown! I’m sure that you are probably tired of bored kids asking what they can do, so here is a list of activities and ideas to keep their little brains busy!
- Play indoor hide and seek.
- Make decorations, curate a playlist, and throw a family dance party.
- Try a new cookie or cake recipe. Bonus idea: Set up a camera or smart phone and film a cooking show!
- Play with blocks. We recommend the competitive STEM game Blocks Rock!
- Make a mancala counting game with an egg carton. Instructions here.
- Go camping in the living room.
- Play board games.
- Design and go on an indoor treasure hunt.
- Plan a family garden.
- Make ice cream in a bag. Recipe here.
- Make slime. Instructions here.
- Set up an in-home nail salon and try some nail art techniques. Ideas here.
- Dress up in your best clothes and have a fancy dinner.
- Make a piñata. Instructions here.
- Make friendship bracelets.
Blog by Jennifer Steele. Listen, follow, and play along with Jennifer Steele here.
