It’s no secret that toddlers love hands on activities, especially messy ones that involve paint and markers. In case you’re strapped for ideas to keep your little munchkin busy, here are a few tried and true methods that toddlers love.

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Sparkle Finger Painting- It’s like regular finger painting, but let your child sprinkle glitter over their final product! Kids love the final glittery effect and it makes for some pretty cool artwork after it’s dried. For easy cleanup, have your toddler wear a smock and put a mess mat under their chair while they’re having fun being creative! If you’re looking for a customized mat, visit the Matshop to help you.

Glue and Noodles – Have your toddler squeeze Elmer’s glue onto a large piece of construction paper and then before the glue dries, let them sprinkle noodles, beads, spices, or glitter. Kids love being able to apply different objects to the glue, and it’ll keep most kids entertained for at least thirty minutes.

Bathtub Studio- Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch, 4-6 pumps baby shampoo, 1-2 tsp water together in a bowl, transfer to an ice cube tray and add drops of food coloring to achieve different colors. Give your toddler a paint brush and a bowl of water and let them have fun in the bathtub! The best part is that you can wash it all down the drain when you’re done with no staining at all.

What creative activities does your toddler enjoy doing?