https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:56:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/indoor-activists-for-toddler#post-2899038 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:48:22 +0000 Grace 2899038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a list I found on Hellobee when my first was little. I can’t find it now, but if you search Toddler Activities, Mrs Lion did a series of no-mess stuff and lots of other bloggers had ideas too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/indoor-activists-for-toddler#post-2899034 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:36:44 +0000 caitcat 2899034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bumped my kids bathtime to 4:30/5pm for a while because it was a sure way to keep them contained and entertained on days that were going downhill quickly. Some days I set up a bubble machine in the tub and they still get a kick out of that for some variety.</p> <p>We also got an indoor swing (like a big disk style one that they can both fit on) and a trampoline to gets lots of energy out inside when we can't go outside. </p> <p>Oh, one other idea - I picked up some of these floor dot things (kinda like this: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wensty-Markers-Classroom-Preschool-Kindergarten/dp/B07WQHHX4Z/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Wensty&#038;qid=1570635332&#038;sr=8-6)" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Wensty-Markers-Classroom-Preschool-Kindergarten/dp/B07WQHHX4Z/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Wensty&#038;qid=1570635332&#038;sr=8-6)</a> and set up patterns for them to follow on the ground or jump onto/around. It requires basically no prep, but is adaptable enough to what the kids feel like doing on any given day. My four year old sets up courses for my two year old now, so it's even less prep for me at this stage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/indoor-activists-for-toddler#post-2898944 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:05:24 +0000 brownepiano 2898944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually hate sensory play because of the mess, but just giving them each a pan of water (set on top of a towel) and some misc. stuff is enough for them and I can handle cleaning up water. </p> <p>We also have an indoor swing, sit and spin, and plastic balance "hilltops". Sometimes we would set up an obstacle course for them using those and the chairs/couch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/indoor-activists-for-toddler#post-2898942 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:59:13 +0000 MrsSRS 2898942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah follow busytoddler or go to her website and follow dayswithgrey</p> <p>Our go to activities at that age were<br /> Magnatiles on the fridge if cookie sheets on the floor while I cooked<br /> Sensory bin scooping-i did beans with scoops and trucks a lot<br /> Painting on the walls in the bathtub-strip the kids first</p> <p>Maybe a specific routine would help. Something like:<br /> 4:00pm everyone go pick two books it's cuddle time! (Then read somewhere unusual for fun)<br /> 4:15 dance party!<br /> 4:30 designated craft or sensory activity<br /> 4:45 play invitation (something like "oh I see you're done with you craft. I set our box of trains out in the living room for you. Go check it out." Sometimes putting a toy out in a new spot really helps them focus and engage.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/indoor-activists-for-toddler#post-2898735 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:35:27 +0000 LadyDi 2898735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Follow the busy toddler on Instagram. Tons of easy ideas that are perfect for those ages and are meant to fill that post-nap, pre-dinner dead space </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/indoor-activists-for-toddler#post-2898734 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:29:54 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2898734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have just started making sensory bins for E. Google should help you find ideas more specific to your kids interests but essentially you have a tub with beans/rice/water/whatever and then various tools and things to manipulate the stuff. Often ones people make are super crazy themed but you can get away with measuring cups and funnels and a basic filler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/indoor-activists-for-toddler#post-2898727 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:15:03 +0000 cyoung 2898727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 2 and a 3 year old. Im trying to have more of a routine and things to do for when they start getting crazy around 4-5 pm. it’s starting to cool off so soon we can go outside again but I was still needing some more indoor activities due to the bugs outside. What are some things We can do inside? (Things not super messy haha) we color and play with play dough but I’m not creative and can’t think of much else. </p>