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Low-Effort Toddler Activities When You Need a Few Minutes To Yourself
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items It is so true that some of kids' favorite toys are not actually toys! Here are a few simple items that can be used for low-effort activities for maximum entertainment.
Yes, it's semi-wasteful, BUT…give them some water, a bucket/sink and a spoon and your little will be entertained for hourssssss “washing”, soaping and bubble-making
Dawn EZ-Squeeze Ultra Dish Soap Dishwashing Liquid, Original Scent, 22.0 fl oz
These were in the first ever sensory bin I made little and they continue to be her favorite. Add some scoops, little containers, tongs, etc. and the options for play are endless!
Great Value Light Red Kidney Beans, 1 lb
Again, another “wasteful” thing but highly entertaining, whether making “roads" on the floor, sticking things together, or labeling random objects around your house, you're guaranteed some quiet time if you give your little a roll of tape.
Pen+Gear Masking Tape, 1.14 in x 54.6 yd, Brown, 1 Roll
Every parent's worst nightmare lol BUT…kids love it. Get a few different colors they can mix together or throw some glue on a piece of paper and let them shake and "decorate".
Hello Hobby Green Glitter Shaker, 4 oz.
100% a messy activity, but 1000% worth it. Add some bowls, measuring cups, spoons, syringes or droppers and your little will have a ball mixing and pouring all the colors
Great Value Assorted Food Color and Egg Dye, 1.2 oz.
Add some blank paper, cutting strips, a coloring book page, paint sample cards, literally any sort of paper, and let little cut away!
Pen+Gear 5-inch Blunt-Tip Kids Scissors, 2-Pack, Scissors for Kids, Blue & Green, Ages 4+
Strong probability they end up all over your house in the most random places lol but another highly entertaining activity!
Pen+Gear The Almost Everything Sticker Book Mega Mix Edition, 950+ Stickers, 20 Sheets, 6” x 9.25”
Hang a string to make a “clothesline” or use a clothes drying rack and let them pin rags, washcloths or doll clothes. Also great for fort making!
Bocaoying 100 Pcs Clothes Pins, Heavy Duty Clothes Pegs for Washing Line, Plastic Clothes Peg, Cloth Line Dry Clips, Non-Slip Windproof Strong Laundry Clips for Hanging Clothes Indoor Outdoor
Give little an old muffin tin or a few little containers and let them sort pom poms into colors. Or throw them for the cats and play 52 pick up like we do lol
Tripumer 200 Pcs Pom Poms Pompoms Balls Multi color Balls for DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations
Endless hours of play with these blocks, building, sorting, etc.
Melissa & Doug 100 Wood Blocks