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Hand squeezing builds strength while creating satisfying visual results.
Avoid spraying faces. Food coloring may stain clothes.
You'll need: Paper cube or dice, Markers
You'll need: Music (phone or speaker), Clear floor space
You'll need: Aluminum foil, Scissors (adult use)
You'll need: Clear floor space
You'll need: Magnifying glass (optional), Container for temporary observation, Nature area
You'll need: Blanket to lie on, Sunglasses (optional)
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Backyard and indoor summer play for toddlers, no camp, pool, or special gear needed. Beat the heat with water, shade, and ideas you can set up in minutes.
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Guide
How to make a ring toss game from paper plates in five minutes, plus simple throwing-game variations that build aim and coordination for toddlers and preschoolers.
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Indoor gross motor activities for toddlers who need to move. Jumping, crawling, balancing, and animal walks using furniture and floor space you have.
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