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15 Fun Things To Do When Your Kids Say "I'm Bored!"
Updated by Timothy Paradis
With summer fast approaching, parents everywhere are dreading a certain two-word sentence, “I’m bored.” Though it’s a popular refrain heard throughout the summer, it doesn’t begin or end there. Rainy days, family gatherings and plenty of seemingly random moments every weekend, this sentence is being uttered by children across the globe.
In fact, you’ve heard it so many times, you’re running out of suggestions that elicit any kind of interest. Well, you’re in the right place, because we’ve got a great list of things kids can do when they’re at home and bored to tears!
Here at the Cratejoy marketplace, there are plenty of amazing boredom busters in the way of monthly
subscription boxes for kids
, delivering everything from
arts and crafts
and pretend play, to ooey gooey slime and music making. So, order up and tuck these monthly boxes someplace handy to have them ready and waiting for the next time your little ones need a boredom cure.
This monthly subscription box combines science experiments and art projects to provide educational, imaginative, and creative activities for developing the whole child. All needed eco-friendly materials are included for up to 6 projects per themed box. Boxes also include a 12-page educational magazine jam-packed with puzzles, games, book recommendations, and additional project ideas related to the monthly theme. Green Kid Crafts makes a great gift and is perfect for ages 2 through 10.
Shipping: We are shipping on schedule! Free Shipping for US orders! Your order is shipped from our facilities between 1-4 days of being placed, and you will be notified with details. Subsequent boxes ship monthly from your first order.
“First box was a complete delight for the two 3-year-olds in my care. They were completely engaged with the art/science/exploration materials for several hours. The families appreciated that everything included is recyclable. I loved that everything I needed was in the box and I could see them learning as they played. It's just what I hoped for.” – Tyra M.
Along with Sunny the Mail Snail leaving a special surprise in the mailbox every week, Snail Mail for Kids is an affordable educational gift that can enhance literacy competency and help kids develop a love for reading. Fun for the whole family, a welcome kit brings a stuffed Sunny and a map to track his global travels. Then each week afterwards, a letter arrives telling witty and silly snail tales of all of Sunny’s adventures, bringing fun facts about animals and locations from around the world. Each letter also delivers a trading card that will help solve Sunny’s secret code and includes a fun extra that ties into the week’s story. Sunny is guaranteed to become a fast family friend, and leave everyone checking the mailbox in anticipation!
Shipping: First order/letter ships within a week then weekly thereafter.
“My 4 year old loved getting letters from Sunny. She always showed off her stickers and pictures to family that would visit. She also loved her stuffed Sunny and would bring him to daycare whenever she got the chance. Thanks for making lasting memories for our family.” — Alyssa N.
Merge reading with imaginative play with Little Bookish Wardrobe, a fun monthly book box that delivers an age-appropriate kids' book to read, character-inspired costume pieces, and craft projects to help your little one bring their favorite stories to life. Packed with hours of playtime fun, sit back and watch your children's imaginations run wild and free.
Shipping: All orders placed between the 1st and last day of the month ship around the 15th of the following Month. For example, an order placed in December will ship around January 15th.
"My 4yr old niece loved this last box! I get her a 3 month subscription every year for her birthday and it never disappoints" - Melinda A.
Every little girl dreams of becoming a princess and with the Petite Princess Box, that dream can materialize month after month. Each box centers around an enchanted theme, delivering 4 princess accessories and items that are perfect for pretend play and make believe. Now she can get a box of princess goodies sent directly to her modern-day castle.
Shipping: Your first box ships on the 10th of each month. Orders placed by the 5th of each month will ship on the 10th.
"This is a wonderful box! I highly recommend it. The items were lovely and surprisingly high quality. Everything felt very special and thought out. One of my favourites recently. Perfect for a present." - Alex C.
Solve puzzles while traveling the world with this thrilling escape room game! Finders Seekers is the perfect gift for puzzle solvers and mystery fans who loves a challenge! Enjoy this game with the family or venture off and uncover complex clues with a single use mystery game inclusive of hands-on and online gameplay.
Shipping: We ship on the 23rd of each month, for all orders placed by the 21st. All subsequent games will ship by the 23rd of each month. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.
“I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing.” - Rachel C.
Still looking for more fun activities to keep kids entertained? Check out our guides below!
