The Ultimate List of Boredom Busters
The Ultimate List of Boredom Busters: Fun and Educational Activities for Kids and Families
When kids are home on school breaks, recovering from an illness, or simply bored, it’s essential to have creative and engaging activities ready to go. This ultimate guide is packed with ideas to keep kids entertained, learning, and smiling—all while staying at home. We’ve also verified every link, added new resources, and removed outdated ones to make this your go-to list for fun!
1. Games and Interactive Activities
LEGO Life Magazine: Sign up for the free Lego Life magazine for kids ages 5-9. It’s full of comics, activities, and creative challenges.
Cosmic Kids Yoga: Bring movement and mindfulness into your home with Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube. These themed yoga adventures are a hit with kids.
Pig Dice Game: Enjoy this fun, easy-to-learn dice game with the whole family. Download rules and score sheets here.
2. Virtual Tours and Online Experiences
Cincinnati Zoo Virtual Safaris: Meet animals and watch live safaris on the Cincinnati Zoo's Facebook page.
National Parks Virtual Tours: Explore stunning natural wonders with Google Arts & Culture.
Top Museums Online: Tour iconic museums like The Louvre and The British Museum from home via this guide.
Virtual Field Trips: Check out 50 of the Best Virtual Field Trips for an educational adventure.
3. Educational Shows and Videos.
TED-Ed: Inspire older kids and teens with free, engaging educational videos at TED-Ed.
Best Brain-Break Videos for Kids: Visit GoNoodle for fun, interactive brain breaks that keep kids moving.
4. E-Books and Audiobooks
Project Gutenberg: Access over 75,000 free eBooks, including kid-friendly classics, at Project Gutenburg.
Adventures in Odyssey: Dive into award-winning faith-based audio dramas with a free trial of Adventures in Odyssey.
Keys for Kids Ministries: Explore devotionals, activities, and streaming radio for kids at Keys for Kids.
Goodreads: Discover book recommendations and create reading lists for your family at Goodreads.
5. Printable Activities
Crayola Printables: Keep kids creatively engaged with coloring pages, crafts, and more from Crayola.
I-Spy Printables: Challenge your kids with 100+ I-Spy Printables.
Free Printable Mazes: Enjoy hours of fun with printable mazes from Krazy Dad.
6. Jokes, Puns, and Riddles
101 Best Jokes for Kids: Brighten the day with laugh-out-loud jokes from Parade.
Funny Riddles for Kids: Sharpen young minds with 99+ Funny Riddles.
7. Free Online Resources
Scholastic Learn at Home: Access free daily lessons and resources for home learning at Scholastic.
PBS Kids: Explore educational games and shows at PBS Kids.
Metropolitan Opera: Stream free performances perfect for introducing kids to opera at Metropolitan Opera.
8. Virtual Museum Tours
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s #MetKids: Explore 5,000 years of art with this interactive, kid-friendly virtual museum at MetKids.
9. Interactive Learning Apps
Skillshare for Kids: Help kids learn new skills like drawing or animation with Skillshare.
Solar Walk 2: Explore the solar system in 3D on your tablet or TV via Solar Walk 2.
10. Virtual Theme Park Experiences
Bluey's World in Brisbane: Experience a fun-filled virtual adventure inspired by the hit children’s show, Bluey.
Staying home doesn’t mean settling for boredom. Use these resources to turn downtime into quality time filled with fun, learning, and creativity. Let us know your favorites or share new ideas for keeping kids engaged at home!
