10 Fun Toddler Activities That Will Buy You 20 Minutes

​Lauren Barrett

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I just need 20-30 minutes to work on something important, I think as I stare lovingly into the eyes of my 2-year old son.

If this is you, I have got you covered with 10 fun activities that will leave you guilt-free and your child learning. 

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1. Gel Clings
How do set it up.
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I have a whole article on these toys. 

Supplies: 

1. Fun seasonal gel clings
2. A window or surface for sticking. 

2. Color Sort
How do set it up.

Supplies: 

1. Craft paper. 
2. Markers. 
3. Toys of different colors 
4. A bin

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3. Duct Tape Racing Track
How do set it up.

Supplies: 

1. Colorful duct tape
2. Toy cars

4. Play Dough Animals
How do set it up.

Supplies: 

1. Animal cookie cutters
2. Play dough
3. Playdough utensils
   
4. Background scenes
   

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5. Food Coloring Ice Bucket
How do set it up.

Supplies: 

1. Food coloring 
2. Tubs or bins
   
3. Ice
4. Wooden or plastic spoons

6. Card Drop
How do set it up.

Supplies: 

1. Old can that you can cut a slit into
2. Playing cards

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7. Sequencing Puzzles
How do set it up.

Supplies: 

1. Try this one 
2. Or this one

8. Storytime
How do set it up.

Supplies: 

1. Access to your library's storytime on the computer

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9. Ball Pit
How do set it up.

Supplies: 

1. Cardboard box, bin, or laundry basket
2. Colorful balls

10. Letter Match
How do set it up.

Supplies: 

1. Craft paper. 
2. Markers 
3. Magnetic or foam letters

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Lauren Barrett was born in New Jersey, grew up in West Virginia, went to college in Pennsylvania, and now lives and works in North Carolina. She is a high school teacher of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing by day, a cross country coach by the afternoon, a writer by her son's nap times, and a full time mom to an amazing toddler. She loves her faith, running, visiting MLB stadiums with her husband, chocolate, scrapbooking, pretending she would actually do well on the Amazing Race, re-watching The Office, listening to Bobby Bones, and helping out all moms. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, James, and son, Henry.