Boredom Busters

When the kids are stuck indoors and you feel they've spent enough time glued to their favourite console game or stuck in front of the television then check out the sites below where we've listed tons of boredom busters that the whole family can get involved in.

We've not forgotten those good old fashioned outdoor games and activities either ... check our Family Activities and Games for Outdoors and Sunny Days

THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY

• Activity Village - Kids Crafts - a lovely long list of craft ideas for kids, some British and some American but all lots of fun.
• Activity Village - Family Recipes - recipes for traditional baking but also for slime, playdough and bubbles. Make science fun with the fizzy sherbet recipe.
• All Free Crafts - great site stuffed full of boredom busters to keep your children occupied for hours ... lots to do and make.
• Bored Kids Web Site - a very basic website but still worth a look to check out child friendly recipes, things to do, places to go
• Calendars - this is a wonderful idea. Why not get the kids involved in making calendars for gifts? You can use the images provided or upload your own
• CBeebies I Can Cook - make the yummy recipes seen on screen. Ideas for tasty savoury dishes and healthy puds.
• CBeebies Things To Do - a collection of craft ideas for children arranged by theme, TV show and recommended picks so you're never stuck for an activity.
• Colour by Numbers - a fun little boredom buster that's quick to prepare. Print out the sheet and follow the numbers to create mini masterpieces.
• Connect the Dots - another quick and easy activity for little ones that you can reach for at a moments notice. Connect the dots then colour the picture.
• Cool Science - explore biology both online and in the real world with a carefully chosen projects. This is science for cool kids.
• Door Knob Hangers - we're not ashamed to say we loved testing this activity and your children will definitely enjoy this craft idea.
• Download A Dinosaur - download the shape then paint it and construct your dinosaur. I'm off to make myself a fiercesome Tyrannosaurus Rex. 
• Enchanted Learning - this American site is packed full with craft ideas for kids and boredom busters to keep all ages happy. 
• Funroom - you can't shop at this site as they only deliver with in the US but there are plenty of free craft ideas and recipes to try out.
• Libraries - many libraries have free drop in craft sessions for younger children and special fun days so check out your local libraries and see what's available.
• Making Friends - more american craft ideas for pre schooler kids. Take the time to dig deeper and uncover some great boredom buster activites.
• Online Fuzzy Felt - a cyber update for the fuzzy classic which appeals to us as we spent many a happy hour playing with the real thing as children.
• Paper Airplanes - Alex's website with step by step paper airplane instructions - kids still love these. There's a guide for making a paper helicopter too.
• Paper Snowflakes - still the same fold and tear technique but with pattern ideas to take the guess work out of it. Great Christmas craft idea for kids.
• Show Me - listings of events and children's activities in museums and galleries around the country. Find out what fun stuff is happening near you.
• Solar System Simulator - NASA lets you experience the wonder of a planetarium in your own home ... great for older kids.
• Try Science At Home - when you've chosen your experiment click the Try It Offline button for full instructions. Should keep older children enthralled. 
• Gather together some bandages or toilet rolls and let your children be the doctor while you are the patient.
• Visit the supermarket and stock up on cardboard boxes - make houses, castles, cars or shops and paint on them or add collage pieces to them.
• Let the kids loose with your old make-up, jewellery and clothes for a fun dress up session then they can perform a play for you.
• Play hide and seek, scavenger hunt, I-spy (use colours for little 'uns)
• Check out the local leisure centre and Sure Start for children's activities.