Cait Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 We have a Mum who really struggles with ideas to keep her two year old busy. At half term she said she spent a fortune 'keeping her entertained'. The Manager wants to cover the back of the newsletter with cheap and fun ideas for children. Such as - Make crowns out of paper bags. Make perfume in a jam jar with petals and water. Go on a snail hunt and then have a race. You know the type of thing. So any ideas for this would be brilliant, if you have a minute ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Box of chalks - hopscotch, targets, secret trails with clues/arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Make a watering can from a 1 litre milk bottle. Take this and a bucket of water into the garden for a happy 30 minutes. Build a bug house from sticks and stones. Blow football with a ping-pong ball and a couple of straws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 make a den using things around the house. treasure hunts! ...used to keep mine entertained for hours with can you find something......round/tall/shiny/crinkly/hard/soft /green etc etc etc!!! great for shopping too picture cut out or doodles of food children point them out as you go around the store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Great so far. I'm unable to click 'like' at the moment as the forum isn't letting me. Apparently I've 'hit my quota for the day' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 These are a few things from our local Children's Centre info booklet Balloon ping pong Walks at different times of the day, i.e. early morning, and dusk visit the pet shop magic salt painting have a movie afternoon at home fly a kite indoor/outdoor obstacle course book marathon indoor skittles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Mud,mud,glorious mud. Old pans, spoons, water. Dough, easy to make, add enhancements, scents, sparkles. Den building. Use chairs, material, pegs, under tables with cloth covering. Nature walk, fresh air, collect objects. Picnic in a park. Take bubbles, football. Painting, with water, or large paper and paint in the garden. Bowls, pots, various tubs, with water in the garden, great fun. Bug hunting. Nature art. Be creative with all those leaves, twigs, feathers collected and make a piece of art. Make simple instruments out of rice, dried pasta. Decorate the outside of a plastic bottle, youghurt pot. Dress up. Shoes, clothes, material, jewellery, hats. Make cakes. Simple sponge recipe, let them measure, mix, ice and decorate. And of course the obligatory lick of the bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperrabbit Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Tell her to be brave and send a text to all friends saying something like 'I'm taking x to the park tomorrow I'll be there from 11am, if you are free bring a picnic and a blanket we'd love to see you' she maybe surprised by the amount of people who are also struggling to keep their little ones amused. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboo69 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 children's centres did have activity leaflets for parents which showed activity ideas. Pintrest is another good place to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Liking all of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Has she looked to see if the local library are running any events over the summer...they sometimes do failing that a trip to the library Local churches often run holiday clubs/activities so worth checking those Will keep thinking :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I was going to suggest that she 'makes friends' with Pinterest - but bakerboo beat me to it! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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