I tried water play by giving dd a large bowl filled with water and a couple of bath toys. Of course, she immediately dumped the entire thing over. Fail.

I think I'm going to make a maraca today http://makingmulticulturalmusic.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/make-some-marvelous-maracas/.

We may also try this baby art project. I think you could also just use ketchup and mustard inside the ziplock bag. http://www.manager-to-mom.com/2011/09/babys-first-art-project.html?m=1

I save plastic yogurt containers, put pennies, rice or pasta inside and use electrical tape to make it stay closed. She loves banging them around (and eating them).

What activities have you found?