Toddlers' Behavior

[stargazer]

Water play is a lot of fun! My toddler enjoys it too and it's so simple to set up - we keep it going for longer with different containers and toys, which keeps her engaged. We also sometimes add in some food colouring or a few drops of soap/shampoo to make it more exciting.

It's amazing how something as basic as water play can be so intriguing to young kids! I remember my daughter enjoying simple water play with different-sized containers when she was younger too.

Using soap or shampoo to create suds or adding food colouring for a bit of color is a great idea to make it more fun and stimulating. It's a good way to learn about colors and textures too.

Do you have any other creative ways to keep toddlers entertained with everyday items? Simple and mess-free ideas are always helpful for busy moms!

 

[sunflower]

My son loves playing with balls. We found some old plastic ones from the 90s that light up when they hit the ground - those were a huge hit and provided hours of fun! Also, anything that involves pouring or transferring. He loved filling little containers with uncooked pasta or beads and then pouring them into a big pot. Keeping the different coloured pencils together and colouring is also a favourite. We also did a lot of "painting" with chalk outside - just a few drops of water on the sidewalk and some old broken bits of chalk 'painted' with a broom handle! Messy play with ice cubes was fun too and easy to set up - great for those hot days when you want to cool down anyway.