Attention Moms & Dads: This collection of indoor and outdoor kids activities will save your sanity. I know, because I’m a mom of three, and this collection of boredom busters has saved me more than a few times.
High energy kids will love the indoor motor activities while kids will enjoy the arts and crafts activities. With over 75 fun kids activities for boys & girls, there’s a boredom buster for your kids here!
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For me, nothing is worse than hearing “I’m so bored” – except for maybe “What’s for dinner?” but that’s an entirely different blog post.
If you feel the same way and don’t have a fabulous Pinterest board full of Sunday school – Insta-worthy kids activities at your beck and call – don’t worry. I’ve got your back. I’ve hunted, scrolled, and done my best pinning to find the most fun (and a few low key educational) activities for kids. And we have quite a line-up – organized by category:
Arts & Crafts
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
Bubble Wrap
Science Experiments
LEGO
DIY Games
& Older Kid Stuff Your Kids Won’t Roll Their Eyes At (Maybe:))
High energy kids will love the indoor motor activities while kids will enjoy the arts and crafts activities. With over 75 fun kids activities for boys & girls, there’s a boredom buster for your kids here!
And in case you don’t find something your kids will enjoy? Check out this post with all of the best ideas for kids from the dollar store. (You will be surprised at how many ways you can use a muffin tin – and other $1 items!)
Ultimate Kids Activities Cheat Sheet! 75 Creative Activities for Kids
Arts & Crafts
Homemade Playdough | Word To Your Mother Blog
Melted Marshmallow Paint | Smart Schoolhouse
DIY Crayon & Sidewalk Chalk Flower Pots for Kids | Hello Splendid
Paper Plate Pufferfish Craft Activity | Buggy and Buddy
Cheerios Self Portraits | The Chaos and The Clutter
Pipe Cleaner Flowers Activity | Art Bar Blog
Craft Stick Canvas Art Activity | Arty Crafty Kids
Craft Stick Harmonicas | Make-It & Love-It
Edible Paint Activity for Kids | The Realistic Mama
Leaf Art Activity | Arty Crafty Kids
Art with Nature | Learn Play Imagine
Painting with Bubbles Activity | Colorful Crafts
Egg Carton Flower Activity | Buggy and Buddy
Tape Resist Paintings for Kids | The Artful Parent
Big Canvas Art Painting with Kids Inspired by Matisse | hello, Wonderful
DIY Garden Markers | Playground Parkbench
DIY Kids Activities with Toilet Paper Rolls
Cardboard Tube Binoculars | Crafts by Amanda
Fire-Breathing Dragon | One Little Project
Cardboard Tube Superhero Bracelets | Free Kids Crafts
Toilet Paper Tube Bird Feeders | Creative Jewish Mom
Toilet Paper Roll Race Cars | Handimania
Cardboard Tube Farm Animals | Crafts by Amanda
Construction Toy | Pickle Bums
DIY Tube Ball & Cup Game | hello, Wonderful
Activities for Older Kids
Recycled Cardboard Tube Desk Caddy | Crafts by Amanda
Miniature Lanterns | The Crafty Crow
Hoot! Hoot! Toilet Paper Roll Owls | Color My Bliss
Seed Napkin Rings | Free Kids Crafts
Cardboard Tube Polka Dot Tulips | Crafts by Amanda
Fun with Bubble Wrap
Bubble Wrap Crocodile Craft | Positively Splendid
Bubble Wrap Spring Blossom Tree | Arty Crafty Kids
Bubble Wrap Beehive | Crafty Morning
Bubble Wrap Flowers | My Mommy Style
Bubble Wrap Rainbow | i Heart Crafty Things
Bubble Wrap Printing | Arty Crafty Kids
Umbrella & Rain Paint | 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Educational Activities
Kitchen Science for Kids-Rock Candy | Steam Powered Family
Dancing Frankenworms | Playdough to Plato
Summer Cloud Science | The Happy Housewife
Fireworks in a Glass | Paging Fun Mums
Bottle Rockets-Engineering & Chemistry Science Fun | Steam Powered Family
Glowing Oil & Ice Experiment | Growing a Jeweled Rose
Walking Rainbow | Steam Powered Family
Magnetic Sculptures | Babble Dabble Do
Frozen Dinosaur Eggs | Paging Fun Mums
Walking Water Science Experiment for Kids | Coffee Cups and Crayons
DIY Crystal Geode Eggs | Sweet Paul
Painted Daises: Simple Science Experiment | Artful Parent
LEGO Kids Activities
LEGO Marble Run | Octavia & Vicky
LEGO Duplo STEM Activity | Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Counting & Measuring with LEGO | The Imagination Tree
LEGO Balloon Cars | Little Bins for Little Hands
LEGO + NERF Activities | Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Easy LEGO Catapult | Little Bins for Little Hands
LEGO Secret Codes | Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
LEGO Camping Lantern | Lalymom
Minute to Win It LEGO Games | Kids Craft Room
Outdoor Activities
DIY Yard Yahtzee | Life Sew Savory
Giant Yard Twister | Instructables
Pool Noodle Backyard Games | Parents
DIY Bean Bag Toss | One More Moore
DIY Giant Stacking Game | Instructables
Indoor Family Activities | What to Expect
Outdoor Activities for Older Kids
DIY Necklaces & Accessories | Kids Activities Blog
DIY Stress Balls | Natural Beach Living
Easy Jelly Bean Bracelets | Artzy Creations
Homemade Braiding Board | Happy Hooligans
Washi Tape Wooden Bracelets | Mama Miss
Five Fast Friendship Bracelets | Live Craft Love
How to Tint Mason Jars (For Kids) | Hands On As We Grow
Pom Pom Fairy Garland | Fun Crafts Kids
DIY Lapel Pins-Emoji Pin Flair | Persia Lou
Ok! There is no way your kids can be bored now! Hopefully some of these activities worked for your family.
Let me know which ones did and which ones did not.
I’m seriously considering YouTubing our family’s crafty moments-which will probably be more like a funniest home video type thing since we are more than a bit crazy here, so PLEASE share your favorites!
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