Guide to Things To Do with Preschoolers & Toddlers
How do you keep a preschooler or toddler busy, happy, and occupied? With lots and lots of things to do! The name of the game for this age group is play. Pretend play. Play with slime (or anything messy!). Playing games. Playing with voices as you read aloud. So. Much. Play.
So we've rounded up ideas for messy play, play dress-up, playing with recycled boxes, playing outdoors— plus the best crafts, books, board games, toys, and more.
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- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
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- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
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