5 Things To Do With Your Busy Toddler!

5 Fun and Sustainable Activities for Your Busy Toddler This Summer!

Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to engage your busy toddler in fun, educational, and eco-friendly activities. At Playful Globe, we believe in creating memorable experiences while keeping our planet clean and green. Here are five fantastic activities to keep your little one entertained this summer, all while nurturing their curiosity and love for nature.

1. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

An outdoor scavenger hunt is a fantastic way to encourage your toddler to explore and learn about the natural world. Create a simple list of items for them to find, such as leaves, rocks, flowers, or even insects. You can use recycled paper to write down the list and provide a small reusable bag for them to collect their treasures. Not only does this activity promote curiosity and observation skills, but it also instills an appreciation for the environment.

**Tip:** Make it more exciting by adding themes, like colors or shapes, to the hunt. This way, your child can learn about different hues and forms found in nature.

2. Water Play

Water play is a classic summer activity that never fails to delight toddlers. Set up a small kiddie pool, water table, or even a simple sprinkler in the yard. Provide eco-friendly water toys made from sustainable materials, like our recycled plastic beach set, to enhance the fun. Water play helps develop motor skills and coordination while keeping your child cool on hot days.

**Tip:** Add floating toys or natural elements like leaves and flowers to the water for an extra sensory experience.

3. Nature Walks

Taking your toddler on a nature walk is an excellent way to introduce them to the beauty of the outdoors. Choose a nearby park or nature trail, and let your child lead the way. Bring along a magnifying glass or binoculars for them to observe insects, birds, and plants up close. Discuss the importance of protecting the environment and how small actions can make a big difference.

**Tip:** Collect fallen leaves, pinecones, or sticks during your walk to use in future craft projects.

4. Creative Arts and Crafts

Set up an outdoor crafting station with washable paints, crayons, and natural materials like leaves, sticks, and rocks. Let your toddler's imagination run wild as they create their own masterpieces. Use recycled paper or old cardboard boxes as canvases to make the activity even more eco-friendly. Arts and crafts help develop fine motor skills, creativity, and self-expression.

**Tip:** Try making nature-themed art, such as leaf rubbings or stick sculptures, to connect the crafting experience with the outdoors.

5. DIY Sensory Bins

Sensory bins are a wonderful way to engage your toddler's senses and keep them entertained for hours. Fill a bin with materials like rice, sand, or dried beans, and add small toys, scoops, and containers. Use natural or repurposed items to create a sustainable sensory bin. This activity promotes tactile exploration, fine motor skills, and imaginative play.

**Tip:** Change the theme of the sensory bin regularly to keep it exciting. For example, create an ocean-themed bin with blue rice and seashells or a garden-themed bin with soil and toy vegetables.


Enjoy these fun and sustainable activities with your toddler this summer, and remember, fresh air—can’t beat it!