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Toddler entertainment
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Lanie Slack
These are activities, toys, and games that my kids love and keep them entertained!
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Crafty
 
Open ended play
 
Sensory
 
Learning and exploring

Crafty

 
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My kids love this craft, something fast and simple. My 4 year old can do it on his own and my 2 year old needs help but keeps him entertained
V-Opitos 12 Pack Animal Paper Plate Crafts
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My kids love crafts! And this is a fun one that doesn’t require anything extra!
Fingerprint Activities Zoo: Usborne Painting Book with Rainbow Inkpad (Ages 6-9)
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Great screen free activity. These are so great for traveling and anywhere there might be longer wait times .
Water WOW! - Melissa & Doug
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Super fun activity! Easy to do, my kids loved it and pretty much mess free as long as they have an adult there to help
Magic Water Elf Toy Craft Kits for Kids DIY
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Love that this gives my kids another way to be creative than just coloring! Depending on age, they may need some help. But my 4 year old can figure it out easily and kept him entertained for awhile! He loved it!
Crayola Airbrush Spray Art Kit, 8 Markers & 5 Stencils
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Open ended play

 
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Melissa and Doug toys are our favorites! This ice cream shop is one of our go -tos!
Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
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Such a great way to introduce kids to cutting food and great for open ended play
Melissa & Doug Wooden Cutting Fruit Toy Set
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Magnatiles are so fun to play with ! My kids love them and keeps them entertained for awhile! Also great for imagination, fine motor, and learning
MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Set
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Add some water and let the kids play , yes your floors will get wet… and maybe even clean a little
Toddler Spray Mop Montessori Mini Pretend Toy
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Potato head is fun especially this one cause it has so many accessories so they can be more creative and keep them entertained a bit longer
Potato Head Express Yourspud Playset with 32 Accessories
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Sensory

 
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My kids love their water table! Keeps them entertained for awhile outside!
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
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My kids loooove to play in the sand , just add some shovels and buckets and they’re good to go!
Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox for Ages 1-6
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My kids need a way to get energy out and this is perfect when stuck indoors
Little Tikes 3' Trampoline – (Amazon Exclusive)
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Learning and exploring

 
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This is so fun to see bugs up close! We caught a cute picture of a roly poly face!
1000X Kids 4K Digital Handheld Microscope
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The best puzzles for toddlers and learning! My kids love these! Even if they’re not putting the pieces in, they play pretend with the pieces!
Kids Puzzles: Wooden, Chunky, Floor & Learning Types
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This is so fun and has real seashells and other ocean things like a starfish! My toddler had fun with this for over 2 hours!
PIBEX Ocean Fossil Dig Kit - 20+ Real Shells & Seasnails STEM Toy for Kids 6+
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