25 Fun Activities To Keep Your Toddler Busy This Summer
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12. Phone Is Ringing:
You Will Need:
- A small box
- Paint and paint brushes
- Colored paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Straw
- Tape
- Lentils or rice
How To:
- Add a tablespoon of rice in the box and tape the ends to close.
- Let your toddler paint the box. Let it dry.
- Write out numbers on pieces of paper and stick them on the box.
- Use another piece of paper to cut out two ovals. Stick them on to make the speaker and microphone.
- Tape the straw to make the phone antenna.
- Now shake the box and say “the phone is ringing” to your toddler.
13. What’s At The Trail End:
You Will Need:
- Toilet paper roll
How To:
- Wind the toilet paper around the house from one room to the other.
- Make it go under objects and over objects to make the trail more interesting.
- Keep a treasure at the end of the trail.
14. Binoculars:
You Will Need:
- 2 toilet paper rolls
- Ribbons
- Stapler
- Stickers
How To:
- Place toilet paper rolls next to each other and staple.
- Tape the ribbon to the inside of the toilet rolls to make a hanging strap.
- Decorate with stickers.
[ Read: Summer Crafts For Toddlers ]
15. Color Collage:
You Will Need:
- Colored paper
- Scissors
- Poster paper
- Glue
How To:
1. Help your toddler to cut or tear the colored paper in different shapes and sizes.
2. Help him glue them on the poster paper to make a fun and easy collage.
16. Cubby House:
You Will Need:
- Blanket
- Chairs
- Cushions
- Pegs
How To:
- Place the blanket on a few chairs to make a cozy space.
- Use pegs to secure the ends of the blanket.
- Now place some cushions on the blanket.
- Let your toddler lie inside on the cushions.
17. Pretend Cook:
You Will Need:
- Old kitchen tools like spatula and such
- Plastic cutlery
- A cake tin
How To:
- Let your toddler enjoy cooking using your old kitchen utensils and tools.
18. Rainy Day Box:
You Will Need:
- A box
- Newspaper
- Toilet rolls
- Cereal boxes
- Pencils and crayons
- Ribbons
- Milk bottles and cartons
- Paper
How To:
1. Keep the rainy day box aside for a rainy day.
2. Show your toddler how to decorate the rainy day box and then assemble the other items inside and keep stored away.
19. Butterfly Painting:
You Will Need:
- Paper
- Glitter glue
- Paint
- Spoons
How To:
- Fold the paper in half. Let your toddler apply paint to one side using the spoon.
- Close the paper folds and show your toddler how to press them down.
- Open to reveal the butterfly paint.
20. Egg Carton Box:
You Will Need:
- Egg carton
- Paint and brushes
- Colored paper
- Glitter glue
- Sequins
How To:
- Help decorate the egg carton with the paints, torn colored paper and glitter glue.
- Use it as a treasure box once dry.
21. Clean The Bowl:
You Will Need:
- Plastic mixing bowl
- Toothbrush
- Water
- Small jug
How To:
- Give the items to your toddler and show him how to clean the bowl.
- Help him dip the brush in the water and then clean the bowl.
- It will be great toothbrush training if you can get your toddler to do it every day.
22. Painting With Edible Paints:
You Will Need:
- Cold water
- A cup of flour
- 2 tbsp salt
- Warm water
- Food coloring
- Paper
How To:
- Mix the cold water, salt and flour on low heat. Whisk to make a smooth paste. Add warm water and keep whisking.
- Remove from heat, add the coloring and let it cool.
- Let your toddler use it to paint.
23. Bubble Wrap Road:
You Will Need:
- A roll of bubble wrap
How To:
- Roll out the bubble wrap from one room to the other and let your toddler walk on it while bursting the bubbles.
[ Read: Creative Shape Activities For Toddlers ]
24. Are You Sleeping:
How To:
- Cuddle up in bed and teach your toddler a new good morning song.
- Are you sleeping, are you sleeping, Brother John, Brother John?
- Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing.
- Ding dang dong, ding dang dong.
25. Toddler Massage:
You Will Need:
- Any baby massage oil or moisturizing balm
- Towel
How To:
- Place your toddler on a safe surface and start massaging him slowly using the oil or balm.
- Call out every body part that you massage and gobble it up.
These 25 fun activities for toddlers mentioned here are perfect for any day of the year. So, try some of these toddler activities and tell us which ones were your toddler’s favorites? Leave a comment below.
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