50 Responses to “I’m Bored” – Scout Parenting

If you’re a parent, then you probably hear the phrase, “I’m bored,” at least three times a week. Have you run out of responses? No problem – we’ve compiled 50 canned responses for the next time you hear how bored your children are.

1. Listen to music.
2. Clean your room.
3. Draw a picture.
4. Make a list of your favorite foods.
5. Organize your closet.
6. Take the dog on a walk.
7. Have a picnic.
8. Draw on the sidewalk with chalk.
9. Look at old pictures.
10. Have a lemonade stand/bake sale.
11. Do your homework.
12. Take pictures.
13. Watch a movie.
14. Learn some new magic tricks.
15. Play board games.
16. Make up a card game.
17. Play hide-and-seek.
18. Find some toys to get rid of.
19. Write a story.
20. Put on a play.
21. Go to the neighbor’s house.
22. Pull weeds from the garden.
23. Have a fashion show.
24. Go swimming.
25. Watch YouTube videos and learn a new skill.
26. Teach the dog a new trick.
27. Play soccer.
28. Draw your favorite movie character.
29. Have a staring contest.
30. Make a time capsule.
31. Make jewelry out of things you can only find outside.
32. Make slime.
33. Make an army out of play-dough.
34. Find a new book to read.
35. Play hopscotch.
36. Learn a new language.
37. Make up a new language.
38. Give your friends a makeover.
39. Learn how to french braid.
40. Pull a friendly prank on a family member.
41. Sing your least-favorite songs, and change them until you like them.
42. Write poetry.
43. Write a letter to someone you love.
44. Create a new recipe.
45. Tie-dye some old clothing.
46. Help Mom clean the house.
47. Go outside and go bird-watching.
48. Play fetch with the dog.
49. Climb trees.
50. Take a nap.