16 Apr DIY I’m Bored Kids & Dogs Activity Jar

Hey, here’s a fun dog-themed project for you and your kids! This DIY I’m Bored Kids & Dogs Activity Jar is the perfect thing to prep for the dreaded “Mom, I’m bored!” heard from the kids a week or so after school gets out. 

The basic idea of a “Bored Jar” is that you fill a jar (or some container) with ideas of kid-friendly activities that your children can pick from when they are bored. And since we all have a pup or two at home, why not include our best furry friends in all the fun?!!

You’ll need…

A small container like a doggie treat jar, coffee mug, recycled soup can, etc. 

15-30 Colored jumbo popsicle sticks (size 6 inches)

Sharpie fine tip pen

Various colorful washi tapes

Step 1

Wrap one end of the popsicle sticks in several colored washi tapes.

Step 2

Come up with a list of dog-themed activities together with your kids and write the activities on the popsicle sticks in permanent marker. Activities can vary based on your family’s needs, but we’ve put together a bunch of ideas for your jar to get you started.

•  Bake some dog treats
• Blow bubbles
• Brush their fur
• Build a dog fort
• Dance with pup
• Draw a picture of pup
• Give your pup a bath
• Go for a walk
• Go to the park
• Have a picnic with pup
• Have a pretend tea party
• Hide treats inside
• Hide treats outside
• Invent a game with pup
• Learn something about the breed
• List your dog’s favorite things to do
• Make a fresh veggie Scooby snack
• Play ball
• Play dress up
• Play hide and seek
• Play squeaky toys
• Put on a play about your dog
• Read a story to pup
• Run around the yard 5 times with pup
• Sing a song to dog
• Splash in a kiddie pool
• Take a nap with pup
• Take pictures of pup
• Teach dog to shake
• Teach dog to sit
• Tell jokes to your dog
• Throw a dog party
• Throw a frisbee
• Write a letter to your pup
• Write a story about your dog
• Whatever you wish

Let your imaginations run wild as you create as many kid/pup pleasers as you can! You could even color code the activities, so that the color of the stick matches the age-appropriateness of the activity. Or you could plan to have the older kids help out the younger ones with whatever idea is selected.

Step 3

Plop the sticks in the jar. And the next time the kiddos say they’re bored or you want to do a fun activity together with your pup, pull out a stick and the kids get to do what it says. Enjoy!

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