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Boredom buster jar — free printable 'I'm bored' ideas

A boredom buster jar of activity ideas to cut out and pull from whenever you hear 'I'm bored!' — screen-free, mostly free, and ready to rescue a rainy afternoon or a long school holiday.

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Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

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How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

What can children do when they say they're bored?
A boredom buster jar turns 'I'm bored!' from a complaint into an adventure: you fill a jar with little slips of activity ideas, and the child pulls one out when they're stuck for something to do. Mix making (dens, drawing, junk-modelling from the recycling), moving (obstacle courses, dance parties, hide and seek), and quieter options (reading in a blanket fort, jigsaws, writing a story, helping bake), keeping most of them free and screen-free. The jar removes the decision paralysis that often comes with boredom, and letting children add their own ideas makes them more likely to dive in. It's a lifesaver for rainy afternoons and long school holidays. Worth remembering, too, that a bit of boredom is genuinely good for children — it sparks creativity and independent play, so you needn't fill every minute.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.