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12 summer boredom busting activities for kids

July 2, 2014 by Katie 4 Comments

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Summer is in full swing here in the U.S. We are staying busy with reading books, trips to the library, baking projects, swimming at Grandmum and Grandpa’s house, and lots of pretend play. Boredom hasn’t really set in around here yet, thank goodness. How about at your house?

If summer boredom has set in, check out these super fun summer boredom busters shared at last weeks Kids’ Co-op. These 12 (mostly easy) activities will give you plenty of ideas for keeping your kids entertained this summer!

12 boredom busters to keep your kids entertained this summer. #11 is my favorite, and my kids would love #8! #summer || Gift of Curiosity#1: Balloon yo-yo from What Do We Do All Day

Balloon yo-yo from What Do We Do All Day

#2: Button golf from JDaniel4’s Mom

Button golf from JDaniel4's Mom

#3: Coconut cloud dough from Fun-a-Day

Coconut cloud dough from Fun-a-Day

#4: Cup launcher from Sunlit Pages

Cup launcher from Sunlit Pages

#5: Edible stamp painting from View From the Fridge

Edible stamp painting from View From the Fridge

#6: Feet printing from Our Little House in the Country

Feet printing from Our Little House in the Country

#7: Gold slime from Fun-a-Day

Gold slime from Fun-a-Day

#8: Pretend campfire from Pre-K Pages

Pretend campfire from Pre-K Pages

#9: Shaving cream connect the dots from School Time Snippets

Shaving cream connect the dots from School Time Snippets

#10: Tape resist art with art watercolors and pastels from Where Imagination Grows

Tape resist art with art watercolors and pastels from Where Imagination Grows

#11: Teach spreading skills with foam blocks and shaving cream from Happy Hooligans

Teach spreading skills with foam blocks and shaving cream from Happy Hooligans

#12: Volcano Sensory Sink from FSPDT

Volcano Sensory Sink from FSPDT

Aren’t these some great boredom busting ideas? So the next time your child complains that there is nothing to do, you’ll have some easy resources at hand to keep them entertained!

12 boredom busters to keep your kids entertained this summer. #11 is my favorite, and my kids would love #8! #summer || Gift of Curiosity

More summer resources for learning and fun

More summer posts from Gift of Curiosity

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  • Ice chalk
  • Hidden ice treasures
  • Sun prints art activity
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  • Watermelon printables pack
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  • Ice cream I Spy
  • Ice cream Sudoku


Looking for more summertime activities? Check out my Summer Activities for Kids page and my Summer Activities board on Pinterest.

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4 Comments

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  1. Almost Unschoolers says

    July 2, 2014 at 5:54 am

    Button golf looks like fun – we might have to give that a try!

    Reply
  2. Lisette @ Where Imagination Grows says

    July 2, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Thanks for featuring our tape resist toddler art! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Ciara@ourlittlehouseinthecountry says

    July 2, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring our messy feet painting art activity! Thank you! Ciara 🙂

    Reply
  4. Katherine Collmer says

    July 3, 2014 at 5:29 am

    Thank you so much for putting together this great list of fun activities! I’m definitely sharing! Button Golf and Spreading with Shaving Cream are so cool!

    Reply

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