How do you amuse an almost 2yo on rainy day?

[Doing my best]

We are the same. I haven't been anywhere for a fortnight. Thankfully my brother and his GF have been here, otherwise I would've gone insane by now..

helping put clothes away (or sorting them).
making then playing with playdough (but our DD spends a lot of time helping cook).
building with blocks

We also do crafts and painting (I got a box together after last time I was stuck in this position. You can build it up cheaply at Crazy Clarks and similar stores)..

[AndiE]

Thanks guys - I have fond memories of play dough from when I was young . Looks like I need to make some - can you make it without cream of tatare ... I don't have any in the cupboard?! I guess without it, it's plain "dough" not "play dough" .

He's fascinated by the computer. Perhaps I should just let him loose - he has a "thing" for the mouse! Looks like mummy better get her butt off the computer.

Thanks for the help, any other mummies want to share their ideas?

[sirenz]

one thing I do for my ds on rainy days is get some pantry items from the cupboard (packets of pasta, noodles, small tins spaghetti etc), one of my washing baskets (uses it as a trolley) and a few green shopping bags and ds plays shops. The first time I did this he played ALL DAY, he loved it, esp when mummy would repack the 'shelves' (the coffee table and floor lol) and he could go shopping all over again

play dough is a definate must.

how about making pasta for dinner together? my ds had so much fun the other day when we made home made pasta

ummm folding clothes or playing with the pegs is a hit with ds too.

thats all i can think of right now. hope it helps

[*Belle*]

Cubby houses is a big hit in our place!

Other things we do:
- floor picnics with all the stuffed toys
- playdough, making it and then playing with it
- cleaning with wipes, the girls love this!
- help with hanging out the washing-
- craft if you have paper, sticky tape and sissors you can make all sorts of things, like hats, planes, etc
- counting money - supervised of course!
- sorting out the toys into colours shapes sizes
- music with pots and pans and a spoon
- cooking cakes, muffins, slices etc
- playing with tupperware!
- ooh the food pantry shopping is a great idea!
- tv
- music, dancing to the music!
- showing them all old photos they really enjoy that.


thats all I can think of now!