Have a little art lover?
Pack a mini craft kit for long waits at the restaurant, dr visits, road trips, church or anywhere you just need a fun quiet activity for your busy toddler!!
I find that this can keep my 2-year old entertained for a while, enough to share with a friend but not too many pieces that it'll get lost in the fun and chaos.
I like to mix and match with quality and affordable so scour my local dollar-store (Daiso) and favorite toy store, Janie & Joe for treasures!
The key to picking gems for your kit are -
EASY BUT BUSY
Something they can do by themselves but still requires a bit of effort on their part so they stay engaged as they figure it out and enjoy the challenge like kid scissors, shape puncher, etc
COLORFUL + ATTRACTIVE
It has to be fun!!
SMALL BUT BIG
Lightweight/small enough to travel w but not too small it's dangerous if unsupervised
FOLLOW THEIR INTERESTS!
This is key to building the best case. What does your little one like? Ella Grace is currently really into vehicles so I have a lot of vehicle themed stuff, she also currently really likes tape, stamping and cutting and they are perfect little on-the-go fine motor skill building fun!
Ella Grace picked her neon pink carry case and I love that they have simple snaps that keep it all in but also let her tiny hands be "in charge" of opening, closing, storing, cleaning up, putting away. Plastic is great because it's easy to clean!
More detailed info below.
To learn more simple fun engaging activities for little ones to learn through play, come join my PLAY! PLAY! PLAY! workshop in August where I'll be sharing and teaching you how to set up your own montessori-inspired play places, on-the-go activities, easy at home ideas as well as sensory fun fun fun! Like and follow or PM your email address to be added to our mailing list. <3
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Neon pink plastic carry case - Daiso
Mini sketch pad - Acadia Wedding Stationery Malaysia
Various stickers - Daiso, Harvest Stationery Sdn Bhd
Vehicle washi tape - Daiso
MT neon pink washi tape - Times Bookstores Malaysia
Disney Tsum Tsum sketch n sniff gel crayons (super messy but she loooooves it!) - MPH Bookstore
Giraffe toddler safety scissors - Popular Book Co (M) Sdn Bhd
Melissa & Doug happy handle wooden stamp set - Janie & Joe
The Piggy Story color pencil roll up - Baglady Boutique
