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20+ Simple Boredom Busters for Big Kids: Low or No-Prep and Easy!

20+ Simple Boredom Busters for Big Kids: Low or No-Prep and Easy!

March 20, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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Boredom busters that are low-prep and easy. Perfect for big kids during the weekend or while home on break from school. Simple and fun for school-aged kids.


“I’m bored.”

“There’s nothing to do.”

“Can we do a fun experiment?”

Sound familiar?

Spring break, summer vacation, Winter break…these can be daunting if your kids are used to being in school all day (and if you are used to them there!). However, this is a great time to bond and play together, even if your big kid is out of the ‘play together’ stage.

Boredom busters that are low-prep and easy. Perfect for big kids during the weekend or while home on break from school. Simple and fun for school-aged kids.

Boredom Busters for Big Kids

These boredom busters are all easy to set up and simple to do! Perfect for boys and girls alike, there’s a little bit of everything on this list! From low-prep activities such as bookmarks made from paper, or simple science that you can do in the kitchen, your bored kiddo will find something they can easily do!

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Simple Sight Word Game with Locks and Keys

Painted Heart Suncatchers(pictured)

Build a Flying Machine STEM Challenge for Kids

Fire Science for Kids

Movie Night Printable Invitations and Coupons(pictured)

Clothespin Mermaid Craft for Kids(pictured)

Counting Money Busy Bag for Big Kids

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Make a Tasty Superhero Potion with Kids // What’s Up Fagans

Straw Rockets with Free Rocket Templatee // Buggy and Buddy (pictured)

STEM Activities for Kids Using Household Items // Mama Smiles

Balancing Robot: Free Printable // Buggy and Buddy (pictured)

Paper Helicopter DIY // Red Ted Art (pictured)

The Best Restaurant Waiting Game (can do this one at home too!) // Moneywise Moms

Play Mother May I // Sloely

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DIY Flubber  //  Look We’re Learning(pictured)

Easy Finger Knitting Bunnies // Red Ted Art (pictured)

Corner Bookmarks: How to and Designs // Red Ted Art (pictured)

How to Make a Paper Boat // Kids Craft Room

Straws Circle Paper Planes – S.T.E.M. for Kids // Red Ted Art

Nature Scavenger Hunt Tic Tac Toe // Kids Craft Room

Simple Light Refraction Experiment // Look We’re Learning

Outdoor Photo Scavenger Hunt // KC Edventures

 

Boredom busters that are low-prep and easy. Perfect for big kids during the weekend or while home on break from school. Simple and fun for school-aged kids.

I hope you find a fun way to play and bond with your big kid on this list of boredom busters! Spring break can be fun! 


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