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I have some amazing toddler play ideas to share. Toddlers want constant stimulation. That is why, you can never have too many activities for your toddlers. They definitely keep us busy LOL :0). As parents we love it and welcome their development.

Keep in mind that a playful, curious toddler is a healthy one. That is how they learn and develop normally through play. Allow them to explore! Encourage playing with the entire family. Your toddler will be excited.

Top 15 Toddler Play Ideas

1. Boxes, Boxes, Boxes!!
   This one can be used in multiple ways. First if you order something in the mail give them the box with the little squiggly filling. My son called it "popcorn". Let them just throw it and play in it. You can sweep it right up after they are done. Now if you have larger boxes such as appliances, televisions, etc. Make them a house out of it. Cut a door and let them even decorate it with crayons and stickers. This one uses creativity and imagination. Aren't these activities for toddlers fun?
2. Chocolate Pudding Finger Paint
   Since we are on the playing and eating subjects, this is always FUN. Mix instant chocolate pudding according to the directions and paint on wax paper. They can eat and play at the same time. This is great. Do this activity around snack time.:) Yummy!
3. Make an instrument and form a Band
   Use a pot or pan and a spoon, an empty coffee tin with lid, or two pot tops for cymbals,and form a band. You can be a marching band and march all around the house. This may get a little noisy so judge the time that you play this game wisely. With these activities for toddlers you can have so much fun together as a family.
4. Make a Tent
   Drape a blanket over a table or chairs. They can pretend they are camping out in the woods. My son loves when we play this.
5. Peanut Butter Play Dough
   Yes this stuff is really fun. You can make this, play with it and then your toddler can eat it after they're done playing with it. WOW!! How great is that? It is a yummy fun activity. Check out my recipe for this delicious play dough. Activities for toddlers can be so much fun especially when they can eat them after their done:)
6. Tearing Paper
   This is great for those toddlers who like to tear books. Just give them scrap paper and let them tear and have tons of fun while doing it. Hint: Make sure your toddler doesn't eat it...:0)
7. Play Basketball
   My son has a little hoop that we have in the living room. If you do not have one than you can make one with a laundry basket. If you do not have a ball then use a rolled up pair of socks.

8. Hide and Seek
   Need I say more? What child doesn't like to play hide and seek. Playing with a toddler is really fun because they get excited when you come and find them.
9. Play Grocery Store
   Your toddler can pretend to shop in the kitchen cupboards. This works really well if they have a plastic shopping cart. This toddler play idea teaches them young to be an experienced shopper!
10. Cooking With Mom
    It can be Fun to allow your tot to cook with you. Even the smallest task can teach them skills and help you with your cooking. Children are also great at making pizza, just make sure they don't eat all the toppings!
11. Playing Taxi or Car
    This can be fun. Either use your couch or grab some chairs. The whole family can pretend they are driving a taxi or a plane and they are going on a trip!
12. Flashlight Fun
    You and your toddler can have fun with flashlights beamed at the ceiling. They will love looking at the lights and have a blast doing it all by themselves. These toddler play ideas are FUN!
13. Indoor Sandbox
    You can make an indoor sandbox by filling up a cardboard box or plastic baby bathtub with puffed wheat or rice cereal or uncooked rice. Here are also some alternatives that may be purchased fairly inexpensively in bulk. They provide an interesting sensory experience for toddlers.
14. "Tape" can be FUN
    Simple as it may seem, a small piece of tape can provide young children with a lot of enjoyment. Collect a few different kinds of colorful plastic tape, masking tape, double-sided tape, and so on. Your toddler will sometimes enjoy using tape in place of glue when making a collage.
15. Chair Maze
    This activity will work well outdoors as well as in. Place chairs in a maze around the room. Make it a really neat game to see who can get to the finish line first!

Here are just 15 ideas. The imagination is filled with an endless amount of many more. The entire family can enjoy these as well. Toddler play ideas can be so much FUN. I hope that you enjoy these games and activities together. If you have any play ideas to share feel free to contact me!

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