| I found this list on my sister-in-law's fridge. It had no title, so I asked her about it. She said it is a list of things to do instead of watching TV. I liked it so much I'm going to post it where my kids can see, and it will give them some ideas of what to do when they are bored. It might even lead to some hobbies. It is generally for older children, but Moms can use it with younger kids with supervision. |
| Write a letter | Make salt dough | Make up a game | Play your instrument |
| Call a grandparent | Practice handstands | Do 50 jumping jacks | Help with dinner |
| Find a new friend | Build a fort | Make a present | Rearrange your room |
| Go to a park | Swing | Make popcorn | Create something |
| Sketch a tree | Draw a picture | Talk to a parent | Play ball |
| Sweep the garage | Dance | Form a club | Go to the library |
| Scrapbook | Make a pumpkin pie | Jumprope | Make an ornament |
| Make a fridge magnet | Visit a grandparent | Go jogging with Dad | Do your schoolwork |
| Rollerblade | Send an email | Make a collage | Call a cousin |
| Write a poem | Play tag outside | Copy cartoons | Listen to music |
| Play with your pet | Practice math facts | Imagine skiing | Make cookies |
| Play jacks | Go to a museum | Clean your backpack | Read poetry |
| Make a holiday list | Fix a broken toy | Ride your bike | Make a new recipe |
| Read the newspaper | Write a play | Skateboard | Play with a toy |
| Organize your room | Go skating | Play chess | Write a song |
| Rake leaves | Make jewelry | Make a diorama | Make paper chains |
| Organize a closet | Eat some fruit | Make puppets | Make an obstacle course |
| Read a book | Make a treasure hunt | Play with a sibling | Put on a play |
| Help a parent | Set goals | Check out a good website | Start a rock collection |
| Practice your favorite sport | Make your own cookbook | Do secret good deeds | Do a science experiment |
| Make an advent calendar | Count days until Christmas | Write down your favorite books | Fly a kite |
| Play a game | Write in your journal | Go bowling | Read a magazine |
| Tell a story to a friend | Sew a pillow | Paint a picture | Play with LOGOS or K'NEX |
| Play checkers | Sort socks | Take a walk | Help a friend |
| Write a letter | Have a party | Learn a new song | Take a photograph |