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New activities for 3 year old to do at home, getting bored of same things!

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mumfor1standmaybe2ndtime · 24/06/2008 20:32

Please help me think of new things to do with ds age 3.5.
We have done drawing, painting, playdoh, sticking, park, jigsaws, duplo and need some inspiration please!

He loves water play but always wants to put toys in the water that he shouldn't be - he put his electric keyboard in his paddling pool yesterday. Any ideas with water I can try which will keep him interested?

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notnowbernard · 24/06/2008 21:26

Most siblings I have met do entertain each other in some way or another (whether good or bad, IYSWIM!)

Good luck with no. 2!

notnowbernard · 24/06/2008 21:27

Tis either Arsenic Hour or The Witching Hour in our house

funnypeculiar · 24/06/2008 21:29

Has no-one suggested 'houses' yet? Make house with old sheet (indoor over chairs, or outdoor over tree branch if you have one - pegs are great for keeping them in place. Add cuddlies/dolls, and ideally a rug and picnic items.

StressTeddy · 24/06/2008 21:35

My ds is usually hungry at this time - a few calories and the grumpy time usually passes (not always)

Just thoguth of another one - we made a secret fairy garden last week. I got an old basket and asked him to collect things from the house and garden - he now checks on it every day to see who is in there

mumfor1standmaybe2ndtime · 24/06/2008 21:39

Sadly we don't have a garden as we live in a new build terrace, we have a driveway at the rear of the house. However I have screened off a courtyard area for ds to play. He usually sits in his paddling pool or does some chalking outside! We did try to make 'tents' the other day, never thought to use pegs lol!
Do sometimes bribe with rich tea biscuits and milk at this time sometimes, but doesn't last long lol!

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StressTeddy · 24/06/2008 21:41

we do keep the fairy garden in the house - I can then put "extra" things in it (if i remember) once he's gone to bed for him to disocer the next day
We're all going to be so inspired tomorrow - our ds's won't know what's hit them???!!!

mumfor1standmaybe2ndtime · 24/06/2008 22:05

That sounds a cool idea. Amazing how people come up with things!

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yawningmonster · 25/06/2008 12:13

ok ds is the master of requiring constant attention so I generally spend 12 hours a day doing stuff with and for him sooo in other words have a few up my sleeve
stories
music tapes especially action songs
obstacle course (inside or out)
lego/wooden blocks
playdough
baking
drawing/painting/collage
nature walks and out and about excursions
kite flying
sand/water play
hide and seek
treasure hunts
guess what is behind my back (he is getting really good at giving clues now)
I spy
huts
shops
ball and bat games
balloon tennis
cleaning the car, windows
bathplay in the ay
bike riding
play dates at mates places
puppet show
um ok there may be more will try to think

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