Playtime Pantry

Rainy day, babies

Stuck inside. All of these work in a living room. 18 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

  • Peekaboo: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Peekaboo

    3–10 min 4 mo–2 yrs Low mess

    Nothing to gather

  • Where Did It Go?: the setup, laid out
    Good for siblings

    Learn something

    Where Did It Go?

    5–15 min 7 mo–2 yrs Low mess
    • two or three cups
    • a small toy
  • Who Is That?: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Who Is That?

    5–15 min 4 mo–2 yrs Low mess
    • a mirror
  • 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
  • Scarf Pull-Through: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Scarf Pull-Through

    5–20 min 8 mo–2 yrs Low mess
    • a cardboard tube or container
    • scarves or fabric strips
  • Endless Pulling Box: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Endless Pulling Box

    5–20 min 7 mo–2 yrs Low mess
    • a box or tub with a small opening
    • scarves or fabric strips
  • Rolling Bottle Chase: the setup, laid out

    Burn energy

    Rolling Bottle Chase

    5–15 min 6–18 months Low mess
    • a clear plastic bottle
    • rice, beans or pasta
    • strong tape for the lid
  • Tummy-Time Squish Bag: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Tummy-Time Squish Bag

    5–15 min 3–12 months Low mess
    • a gallon zip-top bag
    • clear hair gel
    • duct tape or strong tape
  • 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
  • Ball Drop: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Ball Drop

    10–25 min 9 mo–2 yrs Low mess
    • a cardboard tube
    • balls that fit through it
  • Ice and Fruit Tray: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Ice and Fruit Tray

    10–25 min 9 mo–2 yrs Some mess
    • ice cubes
    • a rimmed tray
  • Treasure Basket: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Treasure Basket

    10–30 min 6–20 months Low mess
    • a shallow basket
  • Texture Crawl: the setup, laid out

    Learn something

    Texture Crawl

    10–25 min 7 mo–2 yrs Low mess
    • tape
    • three or four different surfaces

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