Quick picks

Quick picks

Fuss-free low prep ideas for busy days

Some days, you just need something easy. No big setups, no mess, no overthinking - just simple, quick ways to help keep the kids busy when you are.

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Paper tunnels

Paper tunnels

Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.

Play dough poke

Play dough poke

A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!

Living room dance party

Living room dance party

Get the whole family moving to their favourite tunes!

DIY ball run

DIY ball run

Build a simple ball run using cardboard tubes and tape!

Decorate a box

Decorate a box

Turn an empty cardboard box into an open-ended art station with stickers, markers or craft items

Painting with cars

Painting with cars

Use toy cars to make colourful tracks and patterns with paint

Cotton ball sensory tray

Cotton ball sensory tray

Grab some cotton balls and a few kitchen tools for a low-fuss yet engaging sensory tray

Puffy paint taste-safe recipe

Puffy paint taste-safe recipe

A soft, squishy paint you can microwave for a magical puff! Made from basic pantry ingredients.

Sponge transfer

Sponge transfer

Squeeze, squish, and soak! All you need is a couple of sponges, bowls, and water for this fine motor workout with a sensory twist.

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Taste-safe dirt sensory recipe

Taste-safe dirt sensory recipe

A scented, bumpy sensory dough that mimics dirt for taste-safe play.

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