Toddler fun and learning

[bananarama]

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bananarama suggested some great ways to keep toddlers entertained and learning during the holidays. There's something for both indoor and outdoor activities. For instance, scavenger hunts, nature walks and picnics outside, and camping, stories with flashlight and arts and crafts inside. The commenters agreed these were fun, educational ideas that their kids would enjoy and appreciate for their developmental benefits.

Hey all - some ideas for keeping our littles entertained while also learning!

For outdoor activities:
- Scavenger hunt using things found in nature (rocks, pinecones, sticks...)
- Nature walk and identify as many different kinds of trees/plants as possible
- Have a "picnic" - pack snacks and eat outside, bonus points if you can find a nice shady spot!

For indoor activities:
-"Camping" - pitch a tent in the living room & have some "campfire" stories using flashlight + blankets & pillows
- Practice their cutting skills with toddler safe scissors and some fun shapes to cut out
- Paint using different household items (cotton balls, straws, sponges...) as paint brushes.

Anything else you're doing that's a hit?

 

[sunnydays]

Hey all - some ideas for keeping our littles entertained while also learning!

For outdoor activities:
- Scavenger hunt using things found in nature (rocks, pinecones, sticks...)
- Nature walk and identify as many different kinds of trees/plants as possible
- Have a "picnic" - pack snacks and eat outside, bonus points if you can find a nice shady spot!

For indoor activities:
-"Camping" - pitch a tent in the living room & have some "campfire" stories using flashlight + blankets & pillows
- Practice their cutting skills with toddler safe scissors and some fun shapes to cut out
- Paint using different household items (cotton balls, straws, sponges...) as paint brushes.

Anything else you're doing that's a hit?

TS has some fun ideas for the little ones! The scavenger hunt and nature walk sound like great ways to get outside and explore. The indoor camping trip with a tent and flashlight stories is an adorable idea too - cosying up with blankets and pillows sounds so inviting!

 

[bananarama]

TS has some fun ideas for the little ones! The scavenger hunt and nature walk sound like great ways to get outside and explore. The indoor camping trip with a tent and flashlight stories is an adorable idea too - cosying up with blankets and pillows sounds so inviting!

I'm so glad you like them! Hope your little one has fun trying them out

 

[lioness]

TS has some fun ideas here! Lots of outdoor adventures and cute indoor activities that are easy to set up too. Some mess-free painting and cutting practice is a great way to develop those fine motor skills - safe and fun! A picnic and scavenger hunt sound like lovely ways to get outside and explore.

 

[koala]

Bananarama has some lovely ideas here that will surely keep the little ones occupied! Their fine motor skills will be put to good use with the painting and cutting activities - great for development too! Lots of fun and learning indeed.

 

[bubblyfish]

Bananarama's ideas are great for keeping kids entertained and learning at the same time. The activities will definitely contribute to their development too - a fun way to improve hand-eye coordination!

 

[greenfingers]

Great discussion so far! OP has some really cool ideas for the little ones. It's a fab way to keep them engaged and developmentally on track too.

 

[wisdom]

TS bananarama has some fun ideas to share! The outdoor scavenger hunt and picnic sound like fantastic ways to get totz enjoying nature! And we can keep the learning going indoors too with the camping theme, love it! So many awesome suggestions to try.

 

[Le Mon]

TS bananarama has some fun ideas to share! The outdoor scavenger hunt and picnic sound like fantastic ways to get totz enjoying nature! And we can keep the learning going indoors too with the camping theme, love it! So many awesome suggestions to try.

Great to see that you enjoyed OP's ideas! Their suggestions are fun and educational and can keep the little ones entertained. We parents need all the help we can get these days!

 

[wisdom]

Great to see that you enjoyed OP's ideas! Their suggestions are fun and educational and can keep the little ones entertained. We parents need all the help we can get these days!

That's great that you're enjoying TS's suggestions! It's nice to have a bunch of fun ideas all in one place - a real parent hack!

 

[travelmum]

Bananarama's ideas sure are handy! A real life-saver for us parents! I especially like the nature scavenger hunt. Teachable moment and fun adventure all in one.

 

[stargazer]

Great choices! OP has some fun and educational activities lined up. The scavenger hunt is a wonderful way to engage kids with the natural world, and I love the camping idea - bringing the outdoors inside is always a fun switch-up!

 

[travelmum]

That's true. The activities OP suggested will surely make learning fun for toddlers. The scavenger hunt is a cool way to get kids engaged with nature, and who doesn't love a good picnic? The indoor camping idea is such a cute twist too!

 

[sunflower]

TS Bananarama has some fun ideas to share! We love getting the tent out and setting it up indoors too - the kids really feel like they're on an adventure! It's a great "staycation" treat when we can't get away somewhere. The scavenger hunt is such a good one for keeping little ones active as well - ours always tire themselves out in no time!

 

[chickadee]

TS Bananarama has some fun ideas to share! We love getting the tent out and setting it up indoors too - the kids really feel like they're on an adventure! It's a great "staycation" treat when we can't get away somewhere. The scavenger hunt is such a good one for keeping little ones active as well - ours always tire themselves out in no time!

Bananarama has some awesome ideas for indoor camping! It's like a little adventure without leaving the house. Their scavenger hunt idea is also great for keeping active and tiring the little ones out.

 

[luciana]

TS has some great ideas to keep kids entertained and learning! The indoor camping idea is such a fun twist, especially with the 'campfire' stories - an easy way to bring the outdoors in. And yep, that scavenger hunt sounds like a good one for burning off excess energy!