Laundry Basket Boat
1–3 years · 10–20 min · Indoor · Low energy
You'll need
- Laundry basket
- Blanket (water)
- Wooden spoon (oar)
Steps
- 1Place laundry basket on a blanket
- 2Help kid climb in with toys
- 3Give them a wooden spoon oar
- 4Gently pull blanket to 'sail'
Why this works
Imaginative play in enclosed spaces feels safe and sparks creativity.
Try also
- –Make it a train with choo-choo sounds
- –Fish for toys with a stick and string
- –Add stuffed animal passengers
Use sturdy basket. Don't tip or pull too fast.