The Ultimate Bored Activity Jar List

As parents, we’ve all heard the dreaded two-word phrase. You know which one I’m talking about, “I’m bored!” Our kids have more than enough toys to stay busy, yet they still can’t seem to keep themselves entertained without a little help. Enter: The Bored Activity Jar! We created The Bored Activity Jar to help keep our kids entertained without trying to think up something for them to do!

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All you have to do is find an old jar, or bowl, and write these activities on it. When the dreaded “I’m Bored” strikes…. simply have the kids pull an activity from the jar! We are constantly adding things to the jar, and our kids love picking activities out of it! Here is the ultimate bored activity jar list to help you fill up your jar with activities!

The Ultimate Bored Activity Jar List

1. Read a book
2. Play a videogame
3. Research a topic you know nothing about
4. Cook with mom
5. Tidy up your room
6. Draw a picture that describes your day
7. Go swimming
8. Call a friend or relative
9. Write a song
10. Go to the library
11. Ride your bike
12. Play hopscotch
13. Draw with sidewalk chalk
14. Create an obstacle course
15. Color in a coloring book
16. Write 5 things you are grateful for today
17. Play with LEGOs
18. Do a puzzle
19. Paint rocks
20. Go for a walk
21. Feed the ducks
22. Watch a movie
23. Make homemade cards
24. Take a bath
25. Write a story
26. Draw a map of the house
27. Help mom sort the laundry
28. Make a paper plane
29. Have a tea party with your siblings
30. Unload the dishwasher
31. Play hide and seek
32. Get out the paint and paint a picture
33. Go to the park
34. Water the plants
35. Blow bubbles
36. Have a snack
37. Do a craft
38. Set the table
39. Create your own comic
40. Make a homemade bird feeder for the porch
41. Make a fort
42. Do a science experiment
43. Climb a tree
44. Fly a kite
45. Play a board game
46. Choose five toys to give away
47. Wash the car
48. Have a race with your siblings
49. Make your own puppets
50. Watch the clouds
51. Go stargazing
52. Make a family tree
53. Create your own treasure map
54. Take the dog for a walk or play fetch
55. Write to a penpal

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