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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Tabies (18-24 mths)

134 play ideas for Tabies in the "Quick picks" playlist

Magic growing worms experiment

Magic growing worms experiment

Create wiggly, rainbow-coloured "worms" from tissues or kitchen roll that grow and reveal hidden colours when you water them.

Animal workout

Animal workout

Call out an animal and move like it - hop, stomp, slither, crawl, or stretch. A playful burst of movement perfect for active moods, brain breaks, or shaking off the wiggles.

2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint

2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint

A quick, taste-safe fingerpaint made from yoghurt and food colouring - perfect for babies, toddlers, and anyone who loves messy, hands-on sensory play.

Rainbow rocks

Rainbow rocks

Decorate rocks with chalk or paint for an easy and creative outdoor art activity

Laundry basket-ball

Laundry basket-ball

A super simple game for the whole family! Toss, roll, or drop balls into a laundry basket.

Bubble bowl

Bubble bowl

A simple and mindful sensory activity using water, a squeeze of dish soap and a straw to blow and pop bubbles in a bowl!

Toy zip line

Toy zip line

Turn an old cardboard roll into a thrilling zip line for toys. It’s quick to set up, encourages imaginative play, and gives everyday recyclables a second life.

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.

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!

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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.

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