Homemade Fun for a Homebound Toddler

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And just like that, my Macey decided that she wanted to potty train. She doesn’t have a huge vocabulary for a 22-month old, but it is now growing faster than her body. This kind of decision takes major focus for anyone, much less someone who cannot stand to sit around. How can we give a good effort at this potty-training without making both of us crazy?

Challenge accepted. I picked some mom-brains, pinned my favorites and tackled this toddler-entertainment task head-on! These are just a few of our activities to help keep sanity close by.

  • Kiddie Pool

We are keepin’ it cool for the toddler and pooch thanks to the $12 Walmart pool. We already had the play area and just added a plastic pool for that daredevil slide. This was a great break from indoors when those small rays of sunshine popped through.

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  • Gardening

Growing plants, watering them, naming them, and now greeting the lizards, butterflies and other surprises is a daily treat! We planted more seeds during the rainy weather and now enjoying the benefits.

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  • Chalkboard Spray Paint

Next came one of my favorite inventions – chalkboard spray paint. An old Ikea table was the perfect match for my future chalkboard table. Throw in a portable speaker for music, and a few snacks, and this activity will last another half hour!

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  • Painting and Crafts

Painting and craft time is a mess of fun! Paint takes at least an hour total by the time you set up, paint and clean up, but it is so worth it.

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Later in the day, we sang songs, completed a Pinterest paper plate masterpiece, acted out different animals, read 20+ books, and did a stroller jog.

Oh, did I mention this was only one day? What are we going to do for the rest of the week??????

What activities worked for you while stuck home potty training?