Are you ever, like me, tempted to over-complicate playtime for your kids? Feel the need for lots of toys, props and activities? Ultimately, I keep going back to simplicity. Kids like simple toys, simple fun tasks they can repeat, simple rewards like "yays!", high-fives, and hugs!
Last week, we had fun with one of the simplest things: a balloon! This particular balloon came in a Christmas Surprise Ball my sister-in-law gave my son. It had some multi-colored star confetti inside, and THAT is what made this balloon time so fun!
The confetti in the balloon added a little weight, so kicking and throwing the balloon around was unpredicatable - and fun. My son loves the swishing noises the confetti made when it rolled around. And, we both liked making a kaleidescope of patterns as we spun the balloon, watching the confetti pieces stick to the inside walls!
When he's older, we could probably do some races or other games with the balloon, too!
Such a simple toy! It lasted for nearly the whole week too, and we kept going back to playing with it throughout the days. I have another one of these confetti-filled balloons not yet inflated, and I think I'll keep it in the diaper bag for when we need a fast distraction!
Do you have any other simple fun games to play with toddlers?
The simple ideas are always my favorite.
I carry around a couple small bags of playdough for the kids to play with in a pinch.
The simple ideas are always my favorite.
I carry around a couple small bags of playdough for the kids to play with in a pinch.
What a perfect tot toy!!
What a perfect tot toy!!
A cute idea to put confetti in the balloon. My son loves balloons we always seem to have a few around the house. He loves to play keep it in the air with me and also we balloon battle he gives me a balloon and he holds on then we whack the balloons together. He finds it hilarious. Balloons seem to keep him busy for a long time.
A cute idea to put confetti in the balloon. My son loves balloons we always seem to have a few around the house. He loves to play keep it in the air with me and also we balloon battle he gives me a balloon and he holds on then we whack the balloons together. He finds it hilarious. Balloons seem to keep him busy for a long time.
This is a great idea. I will have to try it out. Baby C enjoys playing with balls and bubbles, so I bet this would be great!
This is a great idea. I will have to try it out. Baby C enjoys playing with balls and bubbles, so I bet this would be great!
Balloons are always funny. I think that even when I get old, be a Grandma, I will still have such a fun with them like a little kid. And I must say, his T-shirt is adorable!!!
Balloons are always funny. I think that even when I get old, be a Grandma, I will still have such a fun with them like a little kid. And I must say, his T-shirt is adorable!!!
Courtney, why don't you like balloons?
As for simple 'toys', a box is always loved at our house. My baby discovered an orange box and found a way to climb in and out of it. I found her under a table just sitting in a box one day.
Courtney, why don't you like balloons?
As for simple 'toys', a box is always loved at our house. My baby discovered an orange box and found a way to climb in and out of it. I found her under a table just sitting in a box one day.
First, love the shirt!
P would LOVE this as he loves balls and balloons and this seems like the those combined.
With that said I have come to HATE balloons in my almost 10 years as being a mom. My poor kids do not get them if I can help it but of course one gets in the house every now and then 🙂
First, love the shirt!
P would LOVE this as he loves balls and balloons and this seems like the those combined.
With that said I have come to HATE balloons in my almost 10 years as being a mom. My poor kids do not get them if I can help it but of course one gets in the house every now and then 🙂