Boredom Busters for Kids
Got bored kids? We all know boredom is good for children, but occasionally, you've just gotta give them an activity. These boredom busters for kids are perfect for school holidays, rainy days or anytime indoor play.
Print and enjoy these cool 10 minute bursts of fun illutrsated by Beci Orpin.
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Download apple maze here!
Every kid loves solving a maze, and this one is as cute as it is fun.
Download hide ‘n’ seek here
Find all the items listed at the bottom of the illustration. Then, why not draw in a few extra details or create your own hike 'n' seek activity?
Download funny faces here
Get kids' imaginations cranking and have them draw in the missing details for these funny faces. Use pencils, crayons, textas, paints or get creative and experiment with glue and household bits 'n' bobs.
Download gift tags here
Get organised for the next spurt of birthdays and keep your kids busy at the same time. Simply print these gift tags and get your kids cutting. They might like to design some of their own afterwards.
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Boredom Busters for Kids was illustrated by Beci Orpin and originally published in Lunch Lady Magazine Issue 13.
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