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August 10, 2016

Boredom Buster Activities for Kids

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Tired of hearing your kids say “I’m bored!” Want a few fun activities in your arsenal to combat the rainy day “blahs”? We hear ya, mama. It’s hard to keep the kids entertained, especially during school breaks.

If you’re in need of some kid-friendly, educational and just plain fun inspiration, look no further! We’ve put together this fun list of more than 20 boredom buster activities that your kids are going to love. From cute crafts to activities that will get them moving, your kids will never again say the b-word!

Boredom buster activities: fun stuff for whenever you hear the kids say, "Mom, I'm bored!"

Boredom Buster Activities for Kids

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Sequined Milk Jug Bird Feeder | Juggling Act Mama
Ice Painting Activity | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops
Backyard Tight Rope | Kids Activities Blog

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Minion Clothespin Craft for Kids | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops
DIY Non-Slip Socks Kids Craft | One Creative Mommy

Canvas String Art Graffiti can be done with spray paint, or washable paint daubers

Canvas String Art Graffiti | Juggling Act Mama
Craft Stick Catapults | Busy Mom’s Helper

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Mini Paper Kites | One Creative Mommy
Homemade Bubble Mix | MollyMooCrafts
Robot Toilet Paper Roll Craft | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops

Easy DIY Chalk Paint #hellosummerfun

DIY Chalk Paint | Juggling Act Mama

No Mess Splatter Painting | Sunny Day Family
Get the Kids Moving Blocks | I Heart Naptime

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Easy DIY Puppet Theater from a Cardboard Box | Playtivities
Sticky Sand Sensory Experience | Fireflies and Mud Pies
Mess-Free Magnetic Learning Center | Left Brain Craft Brain

Wow your kids with Epsom Salt Painting! {They'll love the crystals that form as the paint dries.}

Epsom Salt Painting | One Creative Mommy for Juggling Act Mama
Camp Indoors | Natural Beach Living
Easy Peasy Sock Puppets | Snotty Noses

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Cupcake Playdough Kit | Mama Papa Bubba
Play Mechanic | momdot
Explore Textures on an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt | Hands on as We Grow

Stained Glass Butterflies | Juggling Act Mama
Lego Drawing Shadows STEAM Activity | Little Bins for Little Hands
I Spy Printables for Kids | And Next Comes L

Shaving Cream Painting tutorial

Shaving Cream Painting

Which of these activities or crafts will your kids be most excited about?

Want even more boredom busters? Take a look at these crafts and activities!

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