Toddlers cannot stay cooped-up indoors but when they have to do it the whole day, then they might create a ruckus. Take boredom away from your toddler by engaging her in fun-filled indoor activities.Cooped-up indoors with a restless toddler is a very annoying and disturbing situation. It takes to be very creative when you have to engage a small child indoors. Some fun indoor activities that kids enjoy can help in keeping them engaged.
No matter whether it is cold outside, raining or snowing, you cannot force your little one to stay indoors for a long time. Children love to play and roam about in open space. Well, if you have some ideas you can have a full lot of fun when kids have to stay indoors. There are some
games, puzzles and activities to engage kids to have fun while staying inside the house without hurting themselves or making a mess indoors.
Ideas to Engage Your Toddler in Fun Activities
Have a quick look at the top 6 fun-filled indoor activities for toddlers.
Musical Band
Small children love noise. You can promote your child to make sounds with the help of the materials you have at home and make some music and have some fun. You can also help her make instruments that can be created easily with the help of household items. For example, you can make shakers by putting some rice or dry beans in cans with lids. Make sure you fasten the lids properly before you offer them to your child to shake.
Music will sharpen the listening skills of your child along with engaging her indoors.
Playing With Water
If it is not too cold, you can allow your child to play with water for some time. Children love to spend time in and around water. You can fill the bathtub with some water and let your child have some fun. Do not forget to put a mat inside the bathtub so that your toddler does not slip. Make sure you sit beside and enjoy the fun. Remember, never to leave your toddler unattended in the bathtub.
Make a Collage
Help your child collect some pictures and lightweight objects so that she makes a collage with your help. Do not expect your little one to do everything without your help. She might even get bored. If you are with her she will enjoy the entire
activity and this will help develop
creativity and many other skills in her too. Make sure your child does not use very tiny items as they might turn hazardous.
Engage in Craft
You can draw and make something out of paper or craft sticks along with your child. There are plenty of craft ideas that are always available and some can even splash up in your mind if you recall your childhood. Implement them with your kid and you can select the field considering the field of interest of your child.
Go On a Treasure Hunt
You can plant some treasure inside some unusual spots inside the house and let your child find it. If your child is very small, you can draw a sketch of the item and ask her to find it.
Make Mystery Boxes
Every child wants to have a box where she can keep unusual things she collects. You can allow your child to play with things on a cold or a rainy day when she cannot go out to play. You can also take some boxes and hide something in one and let your child guess the correct box.
Although, the above ideas will help you engage your child indoors, you should always keep in mind that a little bit of boredom is good for anyone. This allows your child to use her creativity and imagination and do something new and innovative. Above all, they should be aware of the fact that life is not always entertaining.
How to keep toddler engaged indoors? Which activities can a toddler do when she is cooped-up indoors? How to make indoor playing a learning experience for toddler? Discuss here.
