Truth be told, my kids don’t typically complain that they’re bored. Instead, they ask to watch TV or a movie. And… truth be told, our household watches more than our fair share of TV and movies.

 
For us, there’s a strong link between boredom and our TV/movie watching. It’s so easy for me to turn on the TV or put on a movie. I know it’s not ideal. I know it’s better for my children to be actively engaged in the world around them, rather than passively watch from the sidelines.

 
Play really does matter. I spoke with some of my favourite Aussie bloggers: Christie from Childhood101.com; Debs from LearnwithPlayathome.com; and Kate from PickleBums.com, to get their thoughts on how to get bored kids playing.

 
(If you’re reading this post in an email or reader, click HERE to see the video).

 
(Unfortunately Kate’s internet connection got cut off during our chat, but hopefully we’ll have another chance to hear from her soon).

 
So, if your family is like mine, hopefully the strategies and ideas in the hangout will help your family play more. To help us, (*cough*… I really mean me), unplug the TV a bit more, I’ve also put together a list of ideas, perfect for those, “I’m bored” moments that may creep up during the day . Happy playing!

Activities for Children: Bored Kids

	{PARENTING TIPS} ← Discovery through Play by Lessons Learnt Journal → Encouraging Independent Play by Octavia and Vicky
	← Encouraging Independent Play: by Childhood 101 {CREATING SPACES FOR PLAY} → Art & Writing Centre by Lessons Learnt Journal
	← Independent Access to Books by My Little Bookcase  → Things to Save for Play by Pickle Bums
	← 9 ways to play outside by Childhood 101 {FUN & EASY ACTIVITIES} → Mud Play by Mess for Less
	← Chalk Rubbings by Lessons Learnt Journal → Chalk Hop by Lessons Learnt Journal
	← Water Game: Waterfall by Lessons Learnt Journal  → Lights Activity Box by Lessons Learnt Journal
	← Balloon Play by Lessons Learnt Journal → Bubbles in a Bowl by Lessons Learnt Journal
	← Building with Plates & Cups by Learn with Play at home → Cotton Ball Quick Fun by Making Boys Men
	← Paper Plane Challenge by Lessons Learnt Journal → Sticky Board Story Telling by My Little Bookcase
	← Bug filled sensory bin by Little Bins for Little Hands → Screen Free Activities by Lets Lasso the Moon

 
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Most of these ideas are from our Kids’ Co-Op. If you have a child focused post to share, be sure to come back and visit the Kids’ Co-Op link up here at Lessons Learnt Journal, (published every Thursday at 7PM CST).

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