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Toddler Quiet Activities
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items Here are a few items my 5 year old and 3 year old toddler enjoy while having some low-energy or quiet time. Some of these are used when traveling. My girls get somewhat restless when in the car for a while, having a few activities helps diffuse the s...
Keeps my littles (3-5yo) busy and entertained for several minutes. They have different themes available. $
Colorforms
These reusable sticker books will buy you some time! My daughters enjoy playing with these and are able to sit down for about 10-15 minutes!
Walenced Reusable Sticker Book for Toddlers
If your kiddo(s) love to draw, these LCD doodle boards are perfect! My girls use to get marker/crayon happy and start scribbling on the table and walls. Not to mention they can use these on car rides, or restaurants. $
ORSEN 8.5" LCD Doodle Board - Green Dinosaur
YouNiSiTongle 8.5" LCD Writing Tablet
Why children enjoy these little magnetic people is beyond me, but I'll take it!! They can pretend play with them or simply be fascinated my the magnetic capability. $
WUDIME 10 Pack Magnetic People Figures
My daughters are currently obsessed with Bluey. This activity is a favorite and it's reusable! Simply fill the "pen" with water and color on the page. It reveals a variety of colors. $
Bluey Aqua Art - Reusable Water Reveal Pages
Again, fine motor skill development!
I use to teach preschool so play and learn is engrained in me. My 5 year old still enjoys playing with this busy book. $
Guolely Montessori Busy Board for Toddlers
Kids are all about touching and feeling. Just ask anyone trying to use a public bathroom with them and you'll notice how much they love to touch! $
Touch & Feel First Words Sensory Book
Mess free coloring/drawing. Enough said (for me anyway). They love these coloring activities so much. I get these for my kids and my nephews as well!
Crayola Color Wonder Alpha Pets Coloring
Puzzles are great! Children get to work on their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, spatial awareness- not to mention it helps them to have a healthy self-esteem. They are so excited and proud of themselves when they complete ...
Melissa & Doug Dinosaurs Kids' Wooden Puzzle Set in a Storage Box - 4pk
I love these alphabet and number puzzles! It'll hell your little one with memory and their fine motor skills. It's a win! $
Wooden Alphabet & Number Puzzles - 2pk - Gigglescape™: Toddler Educational Toy, ABC & Number Learning, Ages 2+
These wide wooden pieces are easy to grab while playing and building. $$
Melissa & Doug Blockables™ Farm Snap and Play, Mix and Match Connectable Wooden Building Blocks Play Set Toy for Preschool Boys and Girls (56 Pcs)
This set will help your child with color/pattern recognition and fine motor skills. $
RAEQKS Counting Sorting Dinosaur Toys Set
Matching games are a great way to help with memory. It’ll also keep you little one busy for several minutes. $
Chuckle & Roar - Alphabet Matching Game
This item is good for traveling. $
Chuckle & Roar Sensory Seek & Find Bear
These colorful "blocks" are such a great pastime. Inspire yours child's creativity and see what they build.
PicassoTiles 120pcs Hedgehog Building Blocks
This is an excellent item to make a sensory bin! If your child is a hands on learner, this is a great tool to incorporate in their play time.
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle Set
You can absolutely make your own sensory bin with what you have already (buckets, shoebox) and add small tongs/spoons. However, if you're looking to purchase one, here's an option.
Playfoam Pluffle Sensory Station, 2 Colors