Playtime Pantry

Backyard, 2-year-olds

Outside, with things from the kitchen and the garage. 7 ideas
  • Five Senses Walk: the setup, laid out

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    Five Senses Walk

    15–45 min 2–10 yrs Low mess

    Nothing to gather

  • Water Painting: the setup, laid out

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    Water Painting

    15–45 min 18 mo–7 yrs Low mess
    • water
    • a bucket
    • a brush or sponge
  • Ice Paint: the setup, laid out

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    Ice Paint

    15–35 min 2–8 yrs Messy
    • an ice cube tray
    • paint or food coloring
    • water
    • thick paper
  • Mud Kitchen: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Mud Kitchen

    30–90 min 2–10 yrs Messy
    • old pans and bowls
    • water
    • spoons and scoops
  • Bike And Trike Wash: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Bike And Trike Wash

    20–50 min 2–10 yrs Some mess
    • a trike, scooter or ride-onto buy
    • water
    • two buckets