Toddler Activity Ideas

sassenma

Hi, all!  We're babysitting our nephews (2 and 3 1/2) for a few hours this afternoon, and was wondering if anyone has any low-material, high-fun activity/game ideas.  We can definitely run out and pick up things like sidewalk chalk, but we also have regular household items like paper plates, ribbons, aluminum foil, etc.  The only things I've come up with so far are paper plate masks and taking the dog for a walk.  My husband wants them to wash his car.  ;-)  Was hoping one of y'all would have some suggestions for fun things to do that don't require a ton of unusual materials.  TIA!

davidswife06

My 25 month old loves sidewalk chalk and bubbles!! She also loves to draw with a pencil on regular paper like she sees us do. Fisherprice has some cool printable coloring pages and online learning games.

mbgreenwalt

Get watercolors and make paper plate masks.  My DD will paint for hours if I let her.

dragon_chica

DD LOVES helping DH wash the car so don't put that past you.    You can take a walk and give them each a paper bag to collect their treasures.

 

Oops, I guess I'm a bit too late on this!  I guess that's what happens when I work.