Playtime Pantry

The 4pm slump, babies

Short, lively, and nothing that takes long to set up. 6 ideas
  • Action Songs: the setup, laid out

    Burn energy

    Action Songs

    3–15 min 6 mo–5 yrs Low mess

    Nothing to gather

  • Copy Me: the setup, laid out
    Good for siblings

    Burn energy

    Copy Me

    3–12 min 10 mo–4 yrs Low mess

    Nothing to gather

  • Cabinet Concert: the setup, laid out

    Burn energy

    Cabinet Concert

    5–20 min 8 mo–2 yrs Low mess
    • pans, bowls and trays
    • a wooden spoon
  • Ball Tub: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Ball Tub

    10–20 min 8–20 months Low mess
    • a laundry basket
    • soft balls or rolled socks
  • Sticky Wall: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Sticky Wall

    10–25 min 10 mo–2 yrs Low mess
    • masking tape