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27 PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS TO ENCOURAGE AT-HOME INDEPENDENCE

We’re all in the midst of social distancing and have our kiddos home with us. Luca’s school is closed “until further notice” to try and slow the spread of COVID-19.

And I am 100% ok with it! We are doing our small part to help the whole society by staying home and away from people right now.

That said, Luca attends a Montessori school for toddlers and I have learned some great tips from his teachers over the last few months! I wanted to share a list of super simple, everyday “activities” (slash chores) for toddlers to help encourage at-home independence. We have been doing many of these already (laundry, vacuuming, putting away dishes, help in the garden…) but I figure now with being home for the foreseeable future is the perfect time to add more on to the list of chores he can help with!

Let me know if you have others to add here and I will update the list as we go! We’re all in this together❤️

27 PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS TO ENCOURAGE AT-HOME INDEPENDENCE

1. Sorting cutlery

2. Putting away dishes

3. Helping make their bed

4. Picking out clothes to wear

5. Putting dirty clothes in the hamper

6. Sorting laundry

7. Helping load and run the washer and dryer

8. Matching socks

9. Pouring water from small pitcher to glass to drink

10. Wiping table after finishing eating

11. Spreading jam on crackers

12. Watering the garden

13. Picking veggies from the garden

14. Arranging flowers

15. Cleaning up twigs in the yard for “yard work”

16. Mowing the grass using toy mower (this one is super cute, $20 on Amazon)

17. Pouring and mixing ingredients when baking

18. Cutting veggies with toddler-safe knife (this set is great, $13 on Amazon)

19. Stirring soup or stir-fry while cooking

20. Setting the table

21. Washing fruits and veggies

22. Juicing (a simple one like this is perfect for toddlers, $10 on Amazon)

23. “Vacuuming” with toy vacuum (we love this one, $27 on Amazon)

24. Cleaning windows

25. Dusting

26. Sweeping up crumbs

27. Cleaning up toys

 

Thank you for reading!! Below is a free downloadable for you!

Right click to download this easy and fun “bingo” guide to the activities listed above!