Day 24 of 30 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let’s do a toy parade! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a fantastic open ended activity for kids. Bring down all the tiny toys and animals, and let them make parades. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There’s sorting. There’s manipulating. There’s imaginary play. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This activity is everything and one of my daughter’s most special/favorite activities. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨Under a week to go in this series (and in the longest month of the year)! I can’t believe it! Don’t forget to scroll back to the other ideas I’v

Save this idea 🎉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ An absolute GOAT: Flatten a box, draw a road, pair it with a bunch of toys like blocks, tiles, animals, and vehicles. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Need more easy ideas for indoor days? Comment INDOOR and I’ll send you a list ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ WHY THIS ACTIVITY WORKS: First, it’s just awesome. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But also, it’s pairing toys in a different way and bringing together a new idea for how to use them. This is great for kids who are struggling to come up with play ideas on their own or need a

It’s so gross. And yet, it’s so perfect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But this fall activity kept the kids in my neighborhood entertained for two days so there’s something magical in this absolute mess. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They sorted. They made potions. They concocted soups. They created narratives together while they worked and the conversations were priceless. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 🎨 Does the paint stain? Nope. It’s washable paint that’s been super diluted. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🎨 Speaking of paint, this is washabl