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Things my kids love
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items Mommy needs a minute sometimes okay, so these are some things that promote independent play and my kids love!
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Sensory Play
Independent Play
Sensory Play
Usually I have to pause to set some of this up, but it’s activities that keep my toddlers busy!
Color changing cars are the number one activity in my house and has been for a couple years.. get a few of these!
Hot Wheels Color Shifters 1:64 Scale Toy Car, Transforms Color in Water (Styles May Vary)
There’s a few lines of these color changing cars.. I recommend this one, any color shifters and the Disney cars!
Monster Jam Official Monster Mutt Rottweiler Vs Scooby Doo Color Changing Die Cast Monster Trucks, 1:64 Scale, 2 Pack
Hot water and cold water.. that’s it. Give the kids a couple color change cars and they are busy for at least an hour!
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 1:64 Color Shifters, 1 Toy Truck for Kids
I love this color shifter line, the cars are good quality and the color change coating holds up well!
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 1:64 Color Shifters, 1 Toy Truck for Kids
These last us so long!
Hot Wheels Color Shifters Mega-Duty Die-Cast Car
I have found these to be more cost effective when purchased in the store, however, they’re so difficult to find in store! So!
Hot Wheels Color Shifters Blvd. Bruiser Die-Cast Car
So versatile.. activity set up here is simple and it’s not terrible to look at either!
Water and Sand Sensory Table
This table went viral for a reason! Doubles as a kids table and offers sensory bins for play!
FLISAT Children's table 32 5/8x22 7/8 "
We play sand daily in our house.. my kids get so creative with this and don’t require any help from me!
Kinetic Sand 11lb Natural Brown Mega Box
This is a great starter set if you have not tried kinetic sand before! This is the set that created such a desire for kinetic sand in our house lol
Kinetic Sand Dig & Demolish Playset w/ Truck
A great starter set, but also the cleanup and storage with this one is so nice to have!
Kinetic Sand Construction Site Sandbox & Truck
We love having extra colors on hand!
Kinetic Sand 2lbs Pink Moldable Sensory Toy
Helpful tools for little hands when creating those sensory bins!
Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Set
I love these tools for our sensory bins!
Learning Resources Helping Hands Sensory Scoops
Independent Play
This is a staple in our house! Motor skills and creativity collide here, my kids are also so proud of what they create.
Learning Resources 1-2-3 Build It! Rocket-Train-Helicopter
Another variations of a favorite in our house! I love that my kids can do this on their own.. and they love to run and show me what they create!
Learning Resources 1-2-3 Build It! 15 Pc
My kids are always reaching for this! A must have for a rainy day or just a time you need your kids to use their brains but like give you a minute haha
Learning Resources 1-2-3 Build It! Construction Toy
For the kids climbing everything.. this is great for the beginners. But even my experienced little monkeys get after this!
Tiny Land® Pikler Triangle 7-in-1 Montessori Climbing Set
I won’t lie to you, I have two sets of these in my house. My kids play together so creatively with these! Whether the floor is lava or they want to create an obstacle course.. set up is easy and so is the storage!
Hapinest Turtle Balance Stepping Stones for Kids
Everyone needs this is their home.. this promotes imaginary/pretend play.. creativity.. learning.. it’s so simple and is so fun to add to games like restaurant or grocery store etc.
Learning Resources Pretend Play Cash Register Toy
Favorite L shaped kitchen! This is my preference with my crazy kids since it’s more stable than most of the kids kitchens out there! My kids love that it is more “like moms kitchen” than other options out there too.
Amazon Basics Kids Wooden Kitchen Toy Playset
Kids are always watching.. so offering a toy that looks and feels more like the real deal captures attention way longer it seems!
Melissa & Doug 8-Piece Stainless Steel Play Set
A fun starter set!! See how your kids like it or if it’s just not their style!
Melissa & Doug 22-Piece Play Kitchen Set
This should be required in every household.. so fun. We play pizza party, restaurant and family dinner.. or they feed their stuffed animals.. whatever it is! Kids are so creative and offering things that promote that is essential!
Melissa & Doug Wooden Pizza Party Play Set
The menu and the pretend money with this set.. such a fun time!
Melissa & Doug Star Diner Play Set (41 pcs)
Something so simple that really captivates my kids attention..
Melissa & Doug Wooden Cutting Fruit Toy Set
These wooden pantry items are far better to purchase compared to the cardboard sets.. my kids ruined those in minutes lol
Melissa & Doug Wooden Pantry Play Food Set