The key is purposeful (not random toy chaos) + calm (low-energy, open-ended stuff that holds attention without overstimulating). Prep it the night before so it’s ready to go—no thinking required when you’re half-awake.
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Open ended
All of these toys can be played for a decent amount of time! And they also grow with them
Play doh set - easy to set up & not too time consuming to clean up!
Play-Doh Blooming Flower Garden Playset
Who doesn’t love some kinetic sand?!
Kinetic Sand Ultimate Sandisfying Set with 10 Molds & Tools
These are my favorite coloring books! They are mess free. All you need is water in the pen and they can get to drawing.
Crayola Color Wonder Refill Book
They can build and work on their balance! My girls will play the floor is lava so they will run around and then whenever I say the floor is lava, they have to run and jump on the balance beam. It can be different every time because you can set it up ...
Sensory Balance Beams for Active Play Balance and Build Set
An open ended toy! My girls will pretend play with this set for at least an hour when they get it out. They love grocery shopping like mom!
Target Cash Register + Accessories
Great to promote creativity, independence, and fine motor skills!
Magnetic Drawing Board
Magnatiles!!! They can build AND use them to race. My girls LOVE these and spend hours building!
MAGNA-TILES Rail Racers - Small
Workbooks
Sometimes you just want your kiddo to take a seat and busy their mind instead
Snip, Snip, Hooray! Time to Unleash Those Tiny Scissor Superpowers! ✂️🌈
Scissors Practice Book
Tearing, crumpling, folding, and sticking build those tiny hand muscles quietly and independently—perfect for early mornings when you need calm focus.
Construction Paper
To pair with the cutting practice book!
Blunt Tip Scissors
Ready for rainy days, preschool projects, or just pure imaginative play? This kit will deliver!
Arts & Crafts Supplies Kits & Materials Set
Games
Games you can play with your Littles!
Noodle Knockout = chopsticks vs. slippery noodles 🍜💥 Kids get better at grabbing stuff while pretending to be ramen bosses. Total win.
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout!
Educational and fun! They can work on identifying letters and enhance their sensory development.
