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.
- Listen to music.
- Clean your room.
- Draw a picture.
- Make a list of your favorite foods.
- Organize your closet.
- Take the dog on a walk.
- Have a picnic.
- Draw on the sidewalk with chalk.
- Look at old pictures.
- Have a lemonade stand/bake sale.
- Do your homework.
- Take pictures.
- Watch a movie.
- Learn some new magic tricks.
- Play board games.
- Make up a card game.
- Play hide-and-seek.
- Find some toys to get rid of.
- Write a story.
- Put on a play.
- Go to the neighbor’s house.
- Pull weeds from the garden.
- Have a fashion show.
- Go swimming.
- Watch YouTube videos and learn a new skill.
- Teach the dog a new trick.
- Play soccer.
- Draw your favorite movie character.
- Have a staring contest.
- Make a time capsule.
- Make jewelry out of things you can only find outside.
- Make slime.
- Make an army out of play-dough.
- Find a new book to read.
- Play hopscotch.
- Learn a new language.
- Make up a new language.
- Give your friends a makeover.
- Learn how to french braid.
- Pull a friendly prank on a family member.
- Sing your least-favorite songs, and change them until you like them.
- Write poetry.
- Write a letter to someone you love.
- Create a new recipe.
- Tie-dye some old clothing.
- Help Mom clean the house.
- Go outside and go bird-watching.
- Play fetch with the dog.
- Climb trees.
- Take a nap.
