How to Avoid Boredom with Your Younger Sister (Kids and Teens)

Last Updated: July 31, 2022

Ever ran out of things to do with your younger sister? Well, look no further! This article will show you how to have a blast with your sis, from a pretend sleepover to a trip to the movies.

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Playing Outdoors

Playing outside, but got nothing to do? That's a big problem. You might think, oh, some games are outdated. But no, they can all be fun. After all, your job as a big sister is to make sure your younger sis has a great childhood! This section is about outdoor games, so if you have a tiny yard, some games may be hard to play. Feel free to skip this part if you would like.

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Play Tag and Freeze Tag. Yep, those are oldies. For these games, if you have a younger sister who is a lot younger than you, you might need to slow down a little with the running, or she may get discouraged. You can also make up rules like there is no "goo" for you.^{[1]
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Try playing "Hunger Games". Warning - a very young child might not be able to do this one, or might be easily scared by games like this. You can use sticks as the "weapons" but be careful not to actually hurt your sis. You can decide how many hearts to have, and each touch of the other person's "weapon" eliminates a heart. You can find little white stones to act as the medicine. Each stone retrieves a heart for you. Put all the stones and sticks in the middle, start counting, and run!

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Do obstacles. This is a fun game that only needs a few hula hoops and maybe some jump ropes. You can take turns making the obstacle race, for example, you can put a jump rope in front and then a hula hoop, then have the other person jump over the jump rope and walk around the hula hoop. The possibilities are endless! Make sure to compliment your younger sister's obstacle race.^{[2]
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Pretend to be mountain climbers. This is only if you have some rocks worthy of climbing or pretend climbing. You can bring a "lunch" with you, like a few bars or a water bottle. Of you go! Pretend that it's a great challenge and sometimes you might even fall! (pretend) If you have a big rock that you actually can climb, make sure you stay safe and keep your sis safe.
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Have competitions. Everyone loves winning. You can make races, see who can roll the hula hoop the farthest, have a hula hoop contest, a cannonball contest if you have a pool, the possibilities are really endless! Be sure to let your sister win some of the games.

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Going Out and About

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Go to the movies! This may seem obvious, but you usually don't do it. You can do this in the comfort of your home, but a big theater with a big screen is very appealing. Choose a movie that you both love and convince your parents to bring you there sometime.
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Go to the local pool. Not every town has a pool, but if you are lucky enough to have one nearby, it usually doesn't cost a lot. The year memberships are really a steal, but if you are not going to go there a lot just pay every time. It is also a great opportunity to meet new friends! Or, go in your own pool!
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Go to community events. There is probably an event at your local library next Saturday, or a big town picnic in the park tomorrow. Great place to meet friends and hang out with your sis. Make sure not to leave your sis deserted while you talk to your friends!
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Take trips to amusement parks. They may cost a lot, but they are worth it. If you can convince your parents to bring you there, it may be a memory for life!^{[3]
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Have fun at parks, plain old parks. Everyone has a park close to them. It is awesome to play there with someone else, and can strengthen your relationship with your sister. You can even walk there if you're close enough, which means no parents required! Girls' day out? Awesome!^{[4]
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Go camping. Take a tent, pack a bag, and you're ready to stay in the wilderness for a night! It's best to go out, even if not the real wilderness, but maybe a camping place. Or your backyard will do.

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Having Fun at Home

Ahh, home sweet home. This is the place where all your memories are. So why in the world can't you find anything to play? This might be a major problem as many parents are busy and you and your sister will have to fend for yourselves. Never fear, Wikihow is here!

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Play "lava". This is a fun game that you might have played before. You pretend the floor is lava and you cannot touch it otherwise you will burn. Hop around on chairs and sofas and tables! Use a blanket as a raft. Climb the stairs with two towels under your feet! "Ahh! I got burned!" Depending on how old your sister is, you can create rules.^{[5]
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Try card games! This might seem really old. But a fun game of Go Fish or War may just be the cure to your boredom.
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Play family. This is a pretty popular game. You can choose to be the mom or the big sister, or maybe you can even fill in as the baby and have your sis take care of you! You can include the supernatural or maybe some school romance.
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Put on a fashion show. This might sound too hard, but it's not. Take some scarves, hats, little skirts, and get ready to go crazy! Put two hats on your shoulders and a scarf wrapped around your waist, and be Prince Charming! Put on a twirly skirt and a hat with a scarf as a highlight, and be a dancer! Or you can just put on random things on random places. Show off your creations to your sis!
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Play the word game. This is a harder game, so younger sisters may not be able to play. Starting from A, you try to think of the longest word. For example, you might put "alphabetically" for A, and your sis might put "applesauce" and you would win that round because you have more letters. Continue the game until Z, or just keep playing if you want a rematch!
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Try hand games. Pat-a-cake, Pebbles, and Miss Sue may seem old, but doing them will be fun. Especially going on the internet and memorising new ones together.
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Sing! Something most kids enjoy. Dance to a new song or pretend you are a singer on television. Maybe you can even make an interview for your sis later if she's really good!
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Play with electronics. Video games, tablets, and handheld game systems can be tons of fun, especially on multi-player.

Warnings

Some games may be dangerous for younger siblings, like "mountain climbing" or "hunger games." If your sister cannot do it, do not force her because someone may get hurt.

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When camping in the wilderness, read many books about it and have important things handy. Many people have gotten hurt because of bad camping.

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When using electronics, do not use them too long as they can damage your eyes.

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