When responding to a very active toddler parents sometimes just want to calm things down a bit. So here is a fun activity to keep them busy, bring some sensory fun and loads of laughter for the whole family into play.
All you need is a piece of cloth to use as a blindfold and different kinds of items to taste, such as fruit.
Then you blindfold your toddler and have them taste the different fruit, and guess which fruit they are tasting.
The whole family can join in this activity and mom can even sneak in a lemon for dad to taste!
Now don’t pack away the blindfold just yet. Take out a few of your child’s favourite toys and let them feel each toy and guess which toy it is. With younger children you can show them the toys for a few seconds before you put the blindfold on and sneak in a household item such as a clothes peg.
This activity is sure to get their little brain thinking and hopefully tire them just enough for them to only keep their eyes open for an early bedtime story.
