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help,things to do with 17 month old!
my son and i most days go to park or swings, but now its hot i put pool in garden for him to play. thing is i feel awful as a mum as i really draw a blank what to do with him. he loves tv but i dont want him watching all the time as i feel its becoming very important to him! what else can we do at this age? also ttc aug and want to get tro do more things with him as i think he is bored!
im sorry if people feel im stupid asking this question but i really dont no what to do with him some days?
also he is a poor sleeper at the mo so im worried about goping out getting back to put him down around 11-12 for his 1 nap, then afternoon getting back to do dinner,amybe i should be more organised.
[Modified by: mrskc on 23 June 2010 12:24:48 ]
im sorry if people feel im stupid asking this question but i really dont no what to do with him some days?
also he is a poor sleeper at the mo so im worried about goping out getting back to put him down around 11-12 for his 1 nap, then afternoon getting back to do dinner,amybe i should be more organised.
[Modified by: mrskc on 23 June 2010 12:24:48 ]
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* Bubble machine
* Fills the cat truck with stones and then emptys them
* Pretents to water the plants - copying me
* Helps with the washing up - by splashing but loves it
* Walks
* Park
* Swimming
* Building
* Loves to help me cook - again more eating and trying to grab things but feels involved
* Empty cardboard boxes - not sure why but can spend ages putting things in and out of them and moving them around
Also been looking for things myself and found these ideas if they are any help:
* Coins and containers - apparently like the box allows them to move the coins from one to the other and they love it.
* Playdough - I have a recipe for an ediable one if you are interested
* Animal safari - Hide some of their teddies in varies places (not to well at this age) and then help them find them.
* Sandbox
* Tape - apparently they love the stickiness, just get some colourful electrical tape and stick short strips within reach for them to play with.
Good luck I know its hard to find things to do but don't forget to try and include them in things you are doing. Like I said if I'm on my own cooking or washing up he sits /stand on a stool and helps me. It does make a mess but they have fun. Also my son loves to help clean the car gets really wet but is laughing the whole time.
Drawing
Singing and dancing to a CD of any music
Reading stories
Car play
puppets
building blocks
get the pans out and pretend cook or make 'music'
bowl of water and bubbles to play in with pouring pots
finger painting
messy play - with jelly, moose, rice krispies, cooked cold spaghetti etc etc
'painting' with water and brush outside
walks
park
swimming
toddler groups
stacking rings or cups
puzzles
hope that helps
Make you own play dough:
Ingredients:
??????? 2 cups flour,
??????? 2 cups warm water
??????? 1 cup salt
??????? 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
??????? 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
??????? Food colouring
Mix & Heat:
Mix all of the ingredients together, and stir over low heat. The dough will begin to thicken until it resembles mashed potatoes. When the dough pulls away from the sides and clumps in the centre, remove the pan from heat and allow the dough to cool enough to handle. IMPORTANT NOTE: if your play dough is still sticky, you simply need to cook it longer.
Knead & Colour:
Turn the dough out onto a clean counter or silicone mat, and knead vigorously until it becomes silky-smooth. Divide the dough into balls for colouring. Make a divot in the centre of the ball, and drop some food colouring in. Fold the dough over, working the food colour through the body of the play dough, trying to keep the raw dye away from your hands and the counter.
Play & Store:
Play with your play dough- I really don't need to help you there. It's entirely edible, if a bit salty, so it's kid-safe. When you're done store it in an air-tight container. If it begins to dry out, you can knead a bit of water in again to soften the dough back to usability. Once it's dried past a certain point, however, you'll just have to start over.
You can roll it with a rolling pin - cut out different shapes with cutters or usinga blunt knife to make patterns, roll it into snakes or balls, squash and squeeze it etc etc the possibilities are endless!