Looking for things your kids can do besides play on the iPad? ME TOOOOOO. Anyone else just so sick of tablets? I am just so tired of watching my kids grab for their small screens the nanosecond they wake up. Talk about an addiction!
Well, we are trying to cut the cord this year – especially since school is now in full swing. I am bringing in different options for my little ones to engage with. It’s all about giving them an alternative to those darn apps.
Are you looking for an inspiration list for your kids? Great news! I’ve put together 50 ideas to get them started.
50 Things Your Kids Can Do Besides Play On The IPad
- Puzzles
- Head to the park
- Cook something simple
- Make a fort
- Clean their rooms
- Stargaze
- Set up a campsite out in the backyard
- Create a relay race
- Minute to Win it race
- Play Simon Says
- Pillow fight
- Make cutouts – depending on what season you are in determines the theme
- Board games
- Write a letter to a friend or family member
- Puzzles
- Play I Spy
- Start a friendship bracelet collection
- Legos
- Word searches
- Write your own story
- Play Simon Says
- Biking with friends
- Head to the park
- Set up family movie night
- Visit the library
- Flashlight tag
- Make handmade puppets
- Create a new drink
- Scavenger hunt
- Lemonade stand
- Color with sidewalk chalk
- Arts and crafts project
- Slime – if allowed in house
- Make a bird feeder
- Celebrate an unbirthday for a sibling
- Shadow puppet show
- Go on a nature walk
- Dance party
- Singing contest
- Start a blessings jar
- Wash the family car
- Play dress up in mom and dad’s closet
- Start a book club
- Catch bugs outside – then set them free
- Learn new magic tricks – put on a show
- Play a card game
- Paint a picture
- Draw portraits with a blindfold on
- Take a bubble bath
- Fly a kite
What do you think about my suggestions list? Do you have any boredom busters that you’d like to share? We all can’t go zip lining on the weekend. Hopefully, these suggestions will do! Would love to hear!
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Katherine Cook
Tuesday 12th of September 2017
Thanks for sharing this, I'm constantly trying to encourage my kids to do things outside playing on their phones or watching TV. For now my great success is making them cook with me and building forts around the house. It really helps if you spend time with them and make the believe that they can help you with something and have fun at the same time.