50 Boredom Cures for Kids at Home

Boredom cures to keep the family entertained indoors.

When the weather grows colder in the winter, we are often forced to stay inside. Being indoors with no plan and bored kids can be a recipe for disaster.

There is something cozy about listening to the rain or watching the snow fall, but that can only keep kids occupied for a few minutes. This list will help! While the kids play, you can sit and enjoy looking out the window while you drink your coffee hot and listen to the laughter from the other room.

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After years of working with kids in just about every capacity, I am positive there is something for everyone on this list.

This list of boredom cures for kids is sure to keep everyone entertained and having fun, even when no one can go outside.

1. Play board games

2. Bake cookies

3. Make dinner together

4. Do a seasonal craft (get inspired here)

5. Color a picture

6. Draw each other

7. Paint together

8. Do a science experiment

9. Make an obstacle course

10. Watch your favorite movie in a different language

11. Read a book (these are great suggestions)

12. Do a scavenger hunt

13. Make slime (here’s a recipe)

14. Write your own story

15. Have a mini spa day

16. Make paper airplanes, then find out whose can fly the farthest

17. Turn off all the lights and use candles

18. Play balloon volleyball

19. Learn magic tricks

20. Play sock basketball

21. Play the floor is lava

22. Play “I Spy”

23. Do a puzzle

24. Have a dance contest

25. Play hide and seek

26. Play restaurant

27. Have a tea party

28. Make a card for a family member

29. Make a blessing bag for the homeless (here’s what to put in it)

30. Make a weather observation journal

31. Make a bird feeder

32. Make a tape race track for cars (like this one)

33. Go bowling in the hallway with plastic bottles

34. Indoor camping

35. Build something with Legos

36. Have an indoor picnic

37. Make a playlist with everyone’s favorite songs

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38. Play dress up

39. Make homemade ice cream (try this recipe)

40. Make a birthday present for someone

41. Order take out and have family movie night

42. Turn chores into a game or competition

43. Come up with a new recipe using only ingredients you already have

44. Design a family flag

45. Make homemade soap (try one of these recipes)

46. Make instruments from household objects

47. Make origami animals (try one of these)

48. Paint rocks

49. Build a fort

50. Have a pillow fight

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Enjoy your time indoors with your kids! Let me know which boredom cure you tried in the comments!