After my second week (thankfully not in a row!) of being sick for three days in a row (pregnancy related), I have realized I need more resources to entertain my little dude when I am flat on the couch!
I had heard about preschool activity bags before and was excited to create some when my son was older. The idea is to have a collection of self-contained, independent activities, each in their own bag. Ready to go at a moment’s notice.
Now, the great ideas for activity bags I have found online seem more geared to the three and up crowd. But I did put together a few bags that I think my nearly-two-year-old can handle!
1. Contrast Chalk bag – contains five sheets of black construction paper, and four small pieces of colored chalk (the smaller size is better for little writers!).
2. Color Sorting – contains a crafters shadow box (dollar store) and several of each color pom pom. I stamped the inside of several box sections with various colors to indicate where to sort the colors!
Hopefully, he’ll enjoy these activities! And I have tons of ideas for more activity bags, which just require a few more materials than I currently had on hand. But I’ll be sharing more posts with you as I make more activity kits!
What’s been a good “activity bag” for your kids?
T Rex Mom
Monday 6th of February 2012
You could do a flannel one - with a mini flannel board and flannel pieces to put on it. I was just thinking of doing one of these.
I like this idea. I have some of that chalk board fabric with which I was thinking of doing something like this. Great idea.
How are you today? Feeling better, I hope? How does this compare to your first pregnancy?
T Rex Mom
Monday 6th of February 2012
You could do a flannel one - with a mini flannel board and flannel pieces to put on it. I was just thinking of doing one of these.
I like this idea. I have some of that chalk board fabric with which I was thinking of doing something like this. Great idea.
How are you today? Feeling better, I hope? How does this compare to your first pregnancy?
Brandi Elam
Monday 6th of February 2012
Thanks for the ideas! I have a soon to be toddler that I need to keep entertained while I homeschool my big kids so I'm constantly on the lookout for ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Brandi Elam
Monday 6th of February 2012
Thanks for the ideas! I have a soon to be toddler that I need to keep entertained while I homeschool my big kids so I'm constantly on the lookout for ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Di
Monday 6th of February 2012
I love the color sorting box! Great ideas! My kids always enjoyed sitting and listening to audio books. That got me through many illnesses and naps as well. Somehow I can't see Asher sitting there listening to a book while you nap. :) He is way too busy of a boy. If he likes magnets a small sheet pan with magnets might be a good idea. LE always liked (and still does) to make magnet creations. I noticed you don't have any activity bags that contain markers. ;)