Playtime Pantry

Activities with baking sheet

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  • Cabinet Concert: the setup, laid out

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    Cabinet Concert

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

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    Fizzing Volcano

    10–25 min 2–10 yrs Messy
    • baking soda
    • white vinegar
    • a tray with a rim
  • Ice and Fruit Tray: the setup, laid out

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    Ice and Fruit Tray

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

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    Ice Boat Race

    10–25 min 3–10 yrs Some mess
    • ice cubes
    • water
    • a rimmed tray
    • straws
  • Kitchen Pouring Station: the setup, laid out
    15–30 min 18 mo–4 yrs Some mess
    • cups and a measuring cup with a spout
    • a tray with a rim
    • water or dry rice
  • Pasta Sensory Bin: the setup, laid out

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    Pasta Sensory Bin

    15–40 min 18 mo–4 yrs Some mess
    • dry pasta
    • a bin or big bowl
  • Leaf Cutting Tray: the setup, laid out

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    Leaf Cutting Tray

    10–20 min 3–6 yrs Some mess
    • child safety scissors
    • a tray or shallow tub
  • Ramp Races: the setup, laid out

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    Ramp Races

    15–40 min 2–9 yrs Low mess
    • toy cars or balls
    • something to make a ramp
  • Mud Kitchen: the setup, laid out

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    Mud Kitchen

    30–90 min 2–10 yrs Messy
    • old pans and bowls
    • water
    • spoons and scoops
  • Marble Painting: the setup, laid out

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    Marble Painting

    10–25 min 3–9 yrs Messy
    • a box or rimmed tray
    • washable paintto buy
    • paper
    • a marble or small ball
  • Paint the Toys: the setup, laid out

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    Paint the Toys

    15–30 min 18 mo–5 yrs Messy
    • washable paintto buy
    • plastic toys that can be washedto buy
    • a tub or tray