What Can 11 Year Olds Do When Bored With Friends?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

, , , ,
  • Play a sport outside. This is such a simple idea, but sometimes kids just need someone to put it in their heads. …
  • Wash the car. …
  • Go for a bike ride. …
  • Do ‘mindful movement' videos. …
  • Play hide-and-seek. …
  • Make a fort. …
  • Have a dance party. …
  • Make an obstacle course.

What do 11 year olds do at home with friends?

  • Read a book. Our kids' books are right in our living room, available any time of day. …
  • Write a book. …
  • Act out a book. …
  • Listen to a book. …
  • Make an indoor clubhouse. …
  • Perform a puppet show or play. …
  • Have an indoor picnic or tea party. …
  • Make homemade play-doh.

What can an 11 year old do when bored at home?

  • Read a book.
  • Watch cartoons.
  • Watch a movie.
  • Draw a picture.
  • Play instruments.
  • Have a family study group.
  • Play with a pet.
  • Put a puzzle together.

What do tweens do when bored with friends?

  • Make a bucket list. Our oldest did this with her BFF and you don't wanna know what's on it! …
  • Play or play cards. Especially our youngest loves to play games. …
  • Bake cookies or a cake. …
  • Doing a puzzle. …
  • Go on a teenage scavenger hunt. …
  • Make Fall art. …
  • Make bath bombs. …
  • Read a book.

How do I keep my 11 year old entertained?

Get a

Pile of Library Books

(or Old Magazines) – Make a trip to the library and pull out your stack of finds at just the right moment. Pick a variety of books, especially ones with fascinating pictures or games inside. Your child might even like an audio book that you can play while they listen in that awesome fort.

What do 11 year olds do on a rainy day?

  • #1. Hold an Indoor Treasure Hunt. Confined to the house? …
  • #2. Create a Town in a Cardboard Box. …
  • #3. Build a Fort with Blankets and Pillows. …
  • #4. Visit the Library. …
  • #5. Make a Home Cinema. …
  • #6. Tidy Out the Playroom. …
  • #7. Play Board Games. …
  • #8. Make Shadow Shapes.

Can I get a job at 12?

Legally, 12-year

-olds can't work in traditional after-school jobs

—such as supermarket cashier—that their slightly older peers are eligible for. … But most preteens can handle many side jobs and other ways to earn money. The availability of some of these jobs varies by season, and there's no set pay scale.

What do you do when your best friend is 11 at your sleepover?

  • If you're looking for something fun and fab to spice up your next sleepover, check out our top 10 things to do with your BFF!
  • Create the ultimate snack board. …
  • Spa night. …
  • TATB movie marathon. …
  • Get dressed up. …
  • Have a stuck-at-home photoshoot. …
  • Wear matching PJs.

What do 12 year olds do for fun?

  • Make a comic book. …
  • Do a DIY project. …
  • Learn to code. …
  • Learn a new language. …
  • Play a board game. …
  • Solve puzzles. …
  • Play card games.

What can you do when your 11?

  • Yard Work. Elizabethsalleebauer / Getty Images. …
  • Babysitter. JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images. …
  • Dog Walker. redheadpictures/Getty Images. …
  • House and Pet Sitter. Hero Images/Getty Images. …
  • Dusting and Decluttering. Maskot / Getty Images.

What do 14 year olds like to do?

  • Get Active. Teens tend to have a lot of energy to get out, so go out there and get active with them. …
  • Movie Marathon. …
  • Hike, Camp, and/or Rock Climb. …
  • Go to an Amusement Park. …
  • Community service. …
  • Take A Road Trip. …
  • Photo Hunt. …
  • Play Games.

What can you do with your 12 year old best friend?

  1. ✦ Binge Watch a TV Series. …
  2. ✦ Volunteer. …
  3. ✦ Explore a New City Together. …
  4. ✦ Go on a Shopping Spree. …
  5. ✦ Be Roommates. …
  6. ✦ Go to a Paint (& Wine) Night. …
  7. ✦ Get Mani-Pedis. …
  8. ✧ Get Matching Tattoos.

What do tweens do for fun?

  • 10: Play Sports. Sports are a favorite activity for people of all ages, and tweens are no exception. …
  • 9: Take Classes. ” ” …
  • 8: Join Clubs. …
  • 7: Watch TV. …
  • 6: Play Video Games. …
  • 5: Refuel With a Snack. …
  • 4: Read a Good Book. …
  • 3: Hit the Mall.

What can a 11 year old do when bored at night?

  • Boredom Jar. One creative parent told us she made a “boredom” jar for her house. …
  • Build a Fort. Who doesn't love a fort on a stormy day? …
  • Indoor Obstacle Course. …
  • Write a Letter. …
  • Sock Puppets. …
  • Dress Up. …
  • Imaginary Creatures. …
  • Tea Party.

What do tweens do on a rainy day?

  • Make your own slime. It's easy, we promise. …
  • Camp in the great indoors. …
  • Make marshmallow play dough. …
  • Create an indoor obstacle course. …
  • Bake the world's best chocolate chip cookies. …
  • Make a papier-mâché bowl. …
  • Have a movie marathon. …
  • Make your own fidget spinner.

What should I do for fun?

  1. Go to the Park. You can take your family or go with a friend. …
  2. Watch the Sunset. Find a great spot in your community to catch the sunset. …
  3. Pack a Picnic Lunch. …
  4. Play Board Games. …
  5. Play Card Games. …
  6. Do a Road Rally With Friends. …
  7. Go on a Digital Scavenger Hunt. …
  8. Throw a B.Y.O.E.
Kim Nguyen
Author
Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen is a fitness expert and personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and has trained a variety of clients, from professional athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts. Kim is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.