How many times have we heard the words “I’m bored!!!”? Or if you’re my 4 year old “I’m so bo-ooring!”. Now that we’re spending so much more time at home, it’s more important than ever to have a trusty vault of activities to bust those boredom blues!
7 Ideas to End Your Kids’ Boredom
Disney Hits Music Dance Party
“Alexa, Play Disney Hits!”
One of my kids’ favorite ways to break out of a boredom funk is to have a dance party! Disney Hits is the happiest playlist on earth. They love streaming while they’re playing in their rooms, making their beds, waiting for dinner or playing outside.
Disney Hits by Disney Music is available on all streaming platforms. DOWNLOAD now and along with a FREE activity sheet to use while listening.
Feeling Through Colors Activity
Kids are experiencing a wide range of feelings right now without really knowing how to communicate and understand those emotions. Feeling Through Colors from Action for Healthy Kids (nonprofit) is a fun way to explore these feelings through art and color while battling boredom.
DOWNLOAD the activity and explore the entire library.
STEM: A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky
Geared for readers 8+, A Child’s Introduction the Night Sky explores astronomy for kids and includes STEM Activities. This book will immediately capture your child’s interest with its illustrations and knowledge all while building their vocabulary and knowledge of the night sky.
Magic Sketch™ from Boogie Board
Meet the new-age version of that cool sketch pad we all had when we were little…only cooler. Magic Sketch is an electronic art kit with drawing, learning and fun games included. Just slide in the activity, write and erase with the hit of a button.
Not just for children. HA!
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The Feel Better Box
Craft activity boxes are hands-down the way to cure my 6 year old’s boredom. The Feel Better Box from Open the Joy is a specially curated box designed by child therapists with activities like origami, painting, “Would You Rather” playing cards and so much more!
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Smart Farmer + Jump In’
SmartGames Smart Farmer + Jump In’ are brainteasing fun for ages 4+. There are a variety of challenges in various skill levels. My 4 year old loves to play with the animals and requires a little bit of help to complete the challenges.
You can watch the game rules for Smart Farmer and Jump In’ to get a better idea on how to play these preschool games.
SmartGames Jump In’ is a compact, portable game that would be great for travel (some day).
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KidiGo™ Walkie Talkies
Walkie Talkies are the BEST for getting your kids away from each other, but still playing together. I told my kids that they only worked if they were in their own rooms. HA!
The VTech® KidiGo™ Walkie Talkies not only are two-way radios with 500 ft reach, but kids can send messages back and forth and play games together.
You can find VTech® KidiGo™ Walkie Talkies at Target and Walmart.
LeapFrog® LeapStart® 3D Learning System
from VTech®
VTech and LeapFrog have been my favorite brands for providing fun and educational activities for the kids throughout the years. The LeapStart® 3D Learning System brings books and activities to life while allowing kids to learn through interactive animations and build math, reading and problem-solving skills.
You can purchase additional books for this Learning System, such as the LeapStart 2 Book Combo Pack: Math in Action and Toys Save the Day.
Access Learnthroughthis.com for more valuable educational activities and free printables and find the LeapFrog® LeapStart® 3D Learning System at Walmart, Target and Amazon.
