Activities with small toys and figures
Cheap, and used again and again. 16 ideas
- Good for siblings
- Good for siblings
Learn something
Build A Boat That Floats
20–45 min 4–12 yrs Some mess- foil or a bottle for the hull
- water
- a tub of water
- a small figure as the passenger
Learn something
Balance And Weigh
20–40 min 4–10 yrs Low mess- kitchen scales, or a coat hanger and two cups
- small things to weigh
- Good for siblings
Learn something
All Aboard Passengers
10–25 min 2–6 yrs Low mess- a train set with trackto buy
- small people or animal figuresto buy
- Good for siblings
Learn something
Buried Treasure Dig
10–30 min 3–7 yrs Some mess- kinetic sandto buy
- small treasures: buttons, coins or figures
Learn something
Toy Washing Station
15–45 min 18 mo–7 yrs Some mess- washable toysto buy
- warm water
- two tubs
Learn something
Frozen Excavation
20–60 min 2–10 yrs Messy- small figures or carsto buy
- water
- a container to freeze in
Learn something
Small World Bin
25–90 min 2–9 yrs Messy- small figuresto buy
- a shallow tub or tray
- a filler like rice or dry pasta
