Busy Toddler https://busytoddler.com/ making it to naps, one activity at a time Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:01:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5 https://busytoddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-blocks-32x32.png Busy Toddler https://busytoddler.com/ 32 32 Outdoor Art Activities for Kids https://busytoddler.com/outdoor-art-activities-for-kids/ https://busytoddler.com/outdoor-art-activities-for-kids/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:57:15 +0000 https://busytoddler.com/?p=61923 Looking for the best outdoor art activities for kids? This list of 20+ art ideas for kids is dynamic, unique, and innovative: there’s not a blank white canvas in sight. This outdoor art list is filled with multi-age ideas for painting, collage making, chalk art, and other techniques perfect for backyard crafting. What are theContinue Reading

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]]> https://busytoddler.com/outdoor-art-activities-for-kids/feed/ 0 Ice Table Sensory Bin https://busytoddler.com/ice-table-sensory-bin/ https://busytoddler.com/ice-table-sensory-bin/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:50:58 +0000 http://busytoddler.com/?p=12165 Looking for a really easy outdoor activity for toddlers and preschoolers? Try making an ice table sensory bin. This simple sensory activity is perfect on warm sunny days when kids need a little boost to get outside. What is an ice table sensory bin? Why would I actually put sand in my sand table?! That’sContinue Reading

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]]> https://busytoddler.com/ice-table-sensory-bin/feed/ 0 Nature Cutting Bin for Preschoolers https://busytoddler.com/nature-cutting-bin/ https://busytoddler.com/nature-cutting-bin/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:58:23 +0000 https://busytoddler.com/?p=50881 Looking for a fun way to practice scissor skills with kids? And keep them engaged, busy, and playing? Try this nature cutting bin: a perfect outdoor activity for kids that’s easy to set up and fantastic for fun and motor development. In this post, you’ll also find tips for helping kids learn proper scissor skillsContinue Reading

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]]> https://busytoddler.com/nature-cutting-bin/feed/ 1 Oobleck Baking Station https://busytoddler.com/oobleck-baking-station/ https://busytoddler.com/oobleck-baking-station/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:15:19 +0000 http://busytoddler.com/?p=26810 What is the best way to play with oobleck? Try making this oobleck baking station – it’s one of the best outdoor activities for kids to enjoy. In this post, you’ll find the two-ingredient recipe for oobleck, how to play with oobleck, and a method for easily cleaning up that mess. What is oobleck? OobleckContinue Reading

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]]> https://busytoddler.com/oobleck-baking-station/feed/ 0 Water Activities for Kids https://busytoddler.com/water-activities-for-kids/ https://busytoddler.com/water-activities-for-kids/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:54:56 +0000 https://busytoddler.com/?p=61919 Looking for the best water activities for kids? This list of 20+ water and ice ideas for outdoor play is what you need: a curated set of tried-and-true activities. On this list, you’ll find a variety of sensory, science, art, and game-based water activities to hold kid attention on outdoor days. What are the bestContinue Reading

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]]> https://busytoddler.com/water-activities-for-kids/feed/ 0 Pom Pom Water Play https://busytoddler.com/pom-pom-water-play/ https://busytoddler.com/pom-pom-water-play/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2024 23:35:24 +0000 http://busytoddler.com/?p=26190 Need a simple activity for kids to play outside? Try this pom pom water play activity that’s perfect for outdoor days. Included in this post is information on how to dry pom pom balls after using them in a water sensory bin. What is pom pom water play? Pom poms make a fantastic sensory bin.Continue Reading

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]]> https://busytoddler.com/pom-pom-water-play/feed/ 1 Outdoor Road Easy Activity https://busytoddler.com/outdoor-road-easy-activity/ https://busytoddler.com/outdoor-road-easy-activity/#respond Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:43:05 +0000 https://busytoddler.com/?p=51509 Check out this quick and easy activity for backyard fun: make an outdoor road. With just painter’s tape and toy cars, this simple outdoor activity is a winner for kids. Bring play outside with this 2-minute set-up. Why make an outdoor road? Make an outdoor road and drink your coffee in peace. This is aContinue Reading

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]]> https://busytoddler.com/outdoor-road-easy-activity/feed/ 0 Things to Do in London with Kids https://busytoddler.com/london-with-kids/ https://busytoddler.com/london-with-kids/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2024 20:14:44 +0000 https://busytoddler.com/?p=61602 Visiting London with your family? There are so many things to do in London with kids and it can be overwhelming trying to decide what will be best for your family. This post breaks down 14 favorites to help you navigate the city in a fun and meaningful way for both parents and kids. IsContinue Reading

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]]> https://busytoddler.com/london-with-kids/feed/ 2 Easter Soup Sensory Bin https://busytoddler.com/easter-soup-sensory-bin/ https://busytoddler.com/easter-soup-sensory-bin/#respond Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:42:42 +0000 https://busytoddler.com/?p=61588 Is this the most gorgeous Easter activity for kids? Definitely. Find out how to make this Easter soup sensory bin for kids using just water, paint, and Easter eggs. This easy activity for Easter is a perfect way to have fun with plastic eggs. What is an Easter soup sensory bin? Let’s start with aContinue Reading

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]]> https://busytoddler.com/easter-soup-sensory-bin/feed/ 0 Traveling to Switzerland with Kids https://busytoddler.com/traveling-to-switzerland-with-kids/ https://busytoddler.com/traveling-to-switzerland-with-kids/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:20:31 +0000 https://busytoddler.com/?p=61498 Thinking about traveling to Switzerland with kids? You’re making a great decision. In this blog post, you’ll find information about visiting the Swiss Alps, how to navigate the Jungfrau region, and a quick family friendly travel itinerary for the Alps and Zurich. Why visiting Switzerland with kids is perfection I’m not one to be overlyContinue Reading

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