Nothing better than getting the older sibling in on the act, then they get the joy and pride of 'helping' teach a younger one and you get two for the price of one in the entertainment stakes. (Provided they don't turn it all to competition and fighting!) I find that when I get two playing together best is straight after a meal or a nap. Happy bellies or happy rested minds, means more harmonious play… and more space for mummy!
Plus, just found another awesome idea blog today : "A little learning for two" I poached the idea for tracing shapes around household items onto plain paper then having the kids match the shapes and I have a whole heap of other ideas bookmarked! (My pinterest board is out of control!)
I can give Millie an empty box (tissue boxes are her favourite, especially the Quilton ones with the teddy bears on them) and an assortment of pegs, tubes, random items and she will post them and discover them over and over again. She also has a small watering can that was $2 at Kmart which tickles her pink. Same with a $2 ball from Big W. I swear the cheaper the better with my girl... except for shoes. What we save on toys we spend on shoes
Jackrose - Thanks for the contact paper idea, tried it with DD today and went down really well - plus alot of the things will come off the contact so can reuse the same piece over and over / rearrange stuff. Have had a few people comment on what a great idea it was - so had to come back and search it out on here so I knew who to thank. (my pic is on pinterest - I am upcyclepatch on there)
Masking tape as roads on the floor for cars and can also double as a balance beam for practicing walking on the line.
Pasta necklaces
Toilet roll family - cut out clothes from magazines and then cut out heads from photot of members of the family. Instant doll house family and even more special s the dolls are each of you.
Create a dress up box for teh kids to play with.
Heaps of great ideas already! I am going to have to steal a few of them to do with DD
and you get two for the price of one in the entertainment stakes. (Provided they don't turn it all to competition and fighting!) I find that when I get two playing together best is straight after a meal or a nap. Happy bellies or happy rested minds, means more harmonious play… and more space for mummy!
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