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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.
2m
15m
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Whip up this taste-safe foam using aquafaba for some bubbly, sensory fun
8m
20m
  ·  make it
Jelly dig sensory recipe
Jelly dig sensory recipe
Squish, dig, and explore toys hidden in jelly for a fun sensory activity
10m
20m
  ·  make it
Cloud watch
Cloud watch
Pause, look up, and see what shapes the sky is dreaming up today.
0m
5m
Tissue box scarf pull
Tissue box scarf pull
Grab some scarves and an empty tissue box for some simple DIY sensory play
2m
5m
Scarf wind play
Scarf wind play
Take a scarf or play silk outside and let the wind work its magic! Watch it dance through the air, chase after it, or tie it to a stick for a simple homemade kite.
1m
10m
Laundry basket-ball
Laundry basket-ball
A super simple game for the whole family! Toss, roll, or drop balls into a laundry basket.
2m
10m
Squishy sensory bag
Squishy sensory bag
A no-mess sensory experience where kids can squish and move paint, beads, or other textures inside a sealed ziplock bag.
5m
10m
  ·  make it
Sensory kick
Sensory kick
A fun and engaging way for babies to explore movement, sound, and texture through kicking, encouraging their gross motor development.
2m
10m
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Playful skin to skin
Playful skin to skin
Playful approaches to connect with your little ones using skin-to-skin touch.
0m
10m
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