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How do you keep your 3yo entertained at home? Feel like he’s not interested in his toys anymore meed something to keep him busy and him not asking to be taken outside all the time !!!
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My little boy is like this, too. Wr just end up spending most of our days outside. He will join me on runs etc x
Play doh, colouring in, water play, role play, paint but I do find it hard
Indoor obstacle course, treasure hunt (could just be hiding particular items/soft toys for him to find), helping with chores, setting up toys differently at start of day for him to "find" and get imagination going. Pinterest is good for ideas too :)
Scavenger hunt, so make and hide clues and tell him where to start. These can be simply pictures of items. Then at the last one hide a treat.
Colouring, play dough.i get him involved in cooking, baking, putting the washing in.
Listen and dance to music.
Learning numbers, phonics and writing
Lego at the moment my daughter loves, don’t get me wrong it’s me doing most of the building but she builds her own little thing. I got her a lilo and stitch one 4+. Puzzles she also likes also thinks depends on individual child interests.
Colouring in, stickers- but dressing/ building things with stickers
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