I just spotted when looking for something else the concept of 'busy bags' - little bags with simple activities that you can get out to keep your toddler entertained! I think the idea is that you make up a whole stack of them and just get out one at a time. I love this idea and am going to try it when my little guy is at that stage. I'm thinking it would help keep things tidy / organised too (if I remember to put them away of course ).
Here is an article that I just read on the subject with lots of ideas:
http://teachingmama.org/busy-bags-101/
Does anyone already do this? What have you got as your busy bag activities if you do?
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