6 Ideas to Try Right Now
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#1·10–15 min
Toy Car Wash
🛒Materials: Plastic toy cars, tray of soapy water, toothbrush
- 1Fill a shallow tray with warm soapy water.
- 2Give your toddler plastic toy cars and a toothbrush.
- 3Let them scrub the cars clean.
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#2·10 min
Crayon Scribble Art
🛒Materials: Large sheet of paper, thick crayons
- 1Tape a large sheet of paper to the floor or table.
- 2Give your toddler 2-3 thick crayons.
- 3Let them scribble freely, building arm strength.
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#3·10–15 min
Balloon Tapping
🛒Materials: Balloon, painter's tape
- 1Hang a balloon from a doorway at your toddler's head height.
- 2Show them how to tap it with their hand or a paper tube.
- 3Encourage them to reach and jump.
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#4·15 min
Sponge Squeeze Tray
🛒Materials: Sponges, shallow tray, water
- 1Soak sponges in water and place in a shallow tray.
- 2Let your toddler squeeze, squish, and pat them.
- 3Add food colouring to water for extra sensory interest.
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#5·20–30 min
Cardboard Box Tunnel
🛒Materials: Large cardboard box
- 1Open both ends of a large cardboard box.
- 2Place it on the floor as a tunnel.
- 3Hide a toy at the other end and encourage them to crawl through.
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#6·15–20 min
Water Tray Pouring
🛒Materials: Shallow tray, cups, small jug of water
- 1Put a towel on the floor and set a shallow tray on it.
- 2Fill one cup with a little water and give a smaller cup.
- 3Let your toddler pour back and forth freely.
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Toddlers can pour for 20+ minutes. It builds fine motor skills.
