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Quiet Activities for toddlers

Anonymous Author (February 2007)
Today I was tired and had no energy for the things we usually do so we did a 'quiet day' which went down really well! I thought I would share a few things we did as I know we all have days like this...

Magazine Pics

I
cut out lots of pictures from all different magazines. Cars, houses, people, food and the boys made a collage. They were entertained for a good hour doing this and we got some beautiful pictures out of it hehe kids are so imaginative!

Reading Together Time

Jaidan is at an age where he can go through the first words book and know what everything is. So he sat there with Chase for about half an hour and pointed out all the things saying "whats this?" and Chase would answer. If he got it wrong Jaidan would tell him No its ___. It was great bonding time for the boys and so cute watching them teach and learn together.

Glitter Picture

The boys got the glue and drew with it. Then picked different glittlers and sprinkled it on. Lift the paper up and you have a glitter picture. I think I have enough for a years worth of wrapping paper! LOL it was a BIG hit!

Treasure Hunt


I hid little bags of dried apricots and saltanas around the house. The boys looked for them for a good hour. They would find one and eat it then come to me and I would tell them where the next one was. Out of my hair and having a healthy snack hehe

Just some little ideas. We had a great day today!
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lillkatheryn
February 2008 | lillkatheryn
Re: Quiet Activities for toddlers

Great ideas, I  wanna go art n crafts with my girl, but just don't know what...



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monyq83
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | monyq83
Love it
Love the idea with the apricots and sultanas, il have to try that!


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blackwidowkate
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | blackwidowkate
WW3
Hi
Great ideas but can you please try do them with my teenagers....I tried crafts today and all it ended up in was a screaming match 
War aint the word for us

Wish I had nice kids
Luv Deb


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angelmum
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | angelmum
Why
Doesn't it work for me!!! lol it doesn't matter what activity my two are doing its always turns into a war.  But I will say the magazine cutting is a great one, or junk mail from target etc they love to cut out all the toys they desire.


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      MadMel
4.78 (Excellent) | February 2007 | MadMel
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haha yes and they can dream about them all lol


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           angelmum
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | angelmum
Why
Yes well that exactly what I tell them, funny enough they seem happy with the pictures only lol


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mumof1girl
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | mumof1girl
Quiet activities

 

Great ideas. Will definately try these on my daughter when im not having such a great day.



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      MadMel
4.79 (Excellent) | February 2007 | MadMel
Quiet activities
Thanks :) Hope it helps you out!


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mace-oz
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | mace-oz
well done
excellent idea. will remember when my little one is older.


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      MadMel
4.67 (Excellent) | February 2007 | MadMel
well done
There is never a dull moment when they grow to toddlers so I hope these help you out :)
Thanks Stacey


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nell18-3
4.81 (Excellent) | February 2007 | nell18-3
Sounds like Fun
Bet you children loved it
xxx


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      MadMel
4.79 (Excellent) | February 2007 | MadMel
Sounds like Fun
Sure did Nell! Hehe thanks :)


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OzBinky
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | OzBinky
Top Ideas....

...Mel and I love the treasure hunt one....

Thanks

Lavinia



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      MadMel
4.79 (Excellent) | February 2007 | MadMel
Top Ideas....
Thanks Lavinia. The kids did too hehe


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madmadmummy
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | madmadmummy
great ideas
it is so hard keeping toddlers entertained - great advice!


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      MadMel
4.79 (Excellent) | February 2007 | MadMel
great ideas
Yes it is. Thanks :)


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michellei
4.90 (Excellent) | February 2007 | michellei
Quiet Activities for toddlers
Thanks, I will keep these ideas in mind.
Great article


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      MadMel
4.79 (Excellent) | February 2007 | MadMel
Quiet Activities for toddlers
Hey Michelle
They are fun! Your daughter is the right age too
Mel
xxx


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breannababy
4.67 (Excellent) | February 2007 | breannababy
lovely
ideas for those quiet moments good one mel mwah hugs Merle


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      MadMel
4.79 (Excellent) | February 2007 | MadMel
lovely
Thanks Merle!
Mel
xxx


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cookclan
4.85 (Excellent) | February 2007 | cookclan
Good ideas
Done all of them except the treasure hunt will have to try that one thanks Mel.....
Mwah
Angie


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      MadMel
4.79 (Excellent) | February 2007 | MadMel
Good ideas
Hey Angie,
The treasure hunt was fun! hehe and healthy! Give it a go im sure your crew will love it :)
Mel
xxx


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