Back when my oldest child started kindergarten, I thought I'd get a little break from having to plan fun things for him to do on a regular basis. Don't get me wrong, I've always enjoyed planning activities and crafts for my kids, but everybody needs a break sometimes.
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The reality is though, I still have a preschooler at home who gets antsy after a while, and between holiday breaks, early dismissals and snow days, my older child has been home a lot more over the past few years than I expected. And now, that many kids are spending so much more time at home thanks to virtual learning and canceled sports seasons, there's even more time to fill.
I find that I'm often searching for boredom busters for both my 5-year-old and my 8-year-old. We usually end up doing simple at-home crafts, so having a stockpile of fun craft ideas is really helpful. Check out our gallery to see cool crafts for kids in every age group.