Quiet time

Quiet time

Gentle activities that help everyone find calm, focus, and a little space to recharge during the day.

Quiet time doesn’t have to mean complete silence - it's about slowing down, taking a breath, and giving everyone a moment to reset. This playlist offers peaceful play ideas that foster concentration, creativity, and relaxation. Whether you’re having a quiet afternoon or winding down before bed, these activities create a calming atmosphere for kids and grownups alike.

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Infants (9-18 mths)

54 play ideas for Infants in Quiet time

Sock whisk

Sock whisk

A simple fine motor and sensory activity for babies and toddlers - stuff a whisk with socks and let little hands pull them out!

Toy parade

Toy parade

A simple play invitation to line up toys along a strip of masking tape. Great for imagination, sequencing, and fine motor play.

Pom pom rescue and sort

Pom pom rescue and sort

Rescue pom poms from a taped “spiderweb” and sort them into a muffin tray for an easy setup fine motor challenge.

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!

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

Bear Hunt sensory tray

Bear Hunt sensory tray

Bring the classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt to life with a sensory tray inspired by the pages of the book.

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

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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.

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