Independent Play Ideas for Toddlers
These are the ones where I walked away. Spray bottle cabinet cleaning is a water bottle and a towel. I thought it would last 5 minutes and she went 20+, and it's the one I pull out again and again when I need to cook dinner. The toy wash station went 15+. Never underestimate how much a toddler wants to do what you do.
Two posts so far. If you want her playing on her own for longer than one activity buys you, the Independent Play guide linked below is the step-by-step version.
Want her playing on her own for longer? The Independent Play guide is the step-by-step version. See the Independent Play guide
Toy Wash Station: A Toddler Independent Play Activity That Buys You 20 Minutes
Set up a toy wash station in one minute and watch your toddler scrub. A screen-free independent play activity using a bowl, a sponge, and a towel.
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Spray Bottle Cabinet Cleaning: A 20-Minute Toddler Activity (Ages 2-4)
Fill a spray bottle with water, hand her a towel, and point at the cabinets. Fifteen seconds of setup bought me 20+ minutes. Ages 2-4.
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