Looking for boredom buster ideas for the upcoming winter break? We’ve got you covered! This checklist is perfect for parents to download and print at home or for therapists and teachers to share with families as “homework” over the holiday break!
Winter break is an exciting time for kids, but as the days go by, boredom can creep in—especially when it’s too cold to spend hours outside. If your little ones are bursting with energy and you’re struggling to keep them entertained, we’ve got you covered!
Active play is essential for burning off that extra energy, building important motor skills, and keeping everyone sane during the long winter days.
In this blog post, you’ll find all of our best creative and engaging winter boredom buster ideas that will get kids moving, laughing, and having fun. From indoor obstacle courses to scavenger hunts and simple DIY activities, these ideas are perfect for transforming winter break into an active, joyful adventure.
Get ready to bust that winter boredom! Grab the free download and use it as a checklist, checking off each activity as you complete it!
Boredom Buster Checklist
Indoor Fort Ideas
An indoor fort can be a quiet space to bring a book and block out the world’s noise, a secret hideout for a bunch of rowdy outlaws, or the cave of a ferocious grizzly bear! An awesome boredom buster for a rainy or snowy day!
Pillow Party (Couch Cushion Games)
All of these games are super fun ways to build balance, motor control, strength, and proprioception. We have a feeling that your kids will be having so much fun, you’ll probably want to get in on the action yourself!
Rough Play Ideas for Kids
Rough and tumble play is more than just a good time…it has huge benefits for development, making it a perfect boredom buster! Don’t miss out on the rough and tumble fun for building gross motor skills and supporting sensory processing!
Indoor Games for a Rainy Day
Active, competitive games are a hit with any age group…kids love competition whether it’s against each other or against the clock! These quick bursts of physical activity, easily disguised as a game, will satisfy the need to move and will cram a dose of family fun into any rainy or snowy day!
Fun Activities Using a Bed Sheet
Sometimes, the best indoor fun for kids uses the most simple objects you have lying around the house! Bed sheets can be used in a bunch of creative ways besides making a bed!
Indoor Ice Skating
Looking for fun indoor winter activities for your kids? This fun skating activity will allow your little ones to glide across any floor – it will really get their hearts pumping!
These simple movement activities using stairs would be perfect for a physical therapy session, occupational therapy session, or just for some fun movement at home!
Simple Activities Using a Paper Bag
Paper bags are good for more than just lawn clippings and groceries…why not put them to use with some creative gross motor and fine motor play?
Rainy Day Activities
These fun Amazon finds make the perfect rainy day activities for kids – keeping everyone active and entertained, indoors OR outdoors!
Scavenger Hunt Ideas
These fun scavenger hunt ideas for kids and free printable scavenger hunts are the perfect way to entice even the most reluctant kiddos to participate in activities that will strengthen skills in many different areas!
Obstacle Course Ideas
These fun obstacle course ideas are the perfect way to promote gross motor developmental while keeping kids engaged and interested!
