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By The Activity Mom, Guest Writer

Being a Mom is a busy job! There are times that I need to get something done like clean a bathroom, load the dishwasher, or take a phone call and I need a way to keep my kids happy AND busy while I do that. Sound familiar?

Here are a few independent activities for your child that will allow you a few minutes to get something done or to take a breather:

Sink Play

Fill the sink halfway up with water. Suggest that your child wash their play dishes or float their bath toys.

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Rip and Glue Collage

Ripping is great for motor skill development and glue is just fun! If you are afraid your child will make a mess, put dots on the paper where you want them to put a dot of glue.

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Pouring Challenge

Draw a line on a plastic cup and challenge your child to stop pouring when the water gets to the line. You’d be surprised at how much fun they have with this. Not as easy as it looks for little ones. Great for motor skill development!

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Sticker Scenes

With inexpensive stickers, have your child make a scene (as shown above) or stick them in a mini notebook.

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A quick hint:
-Try these activities WITH your child first. Then, when the time comes that you need them to do it by themselves, you can be confident that they know how to do it and know the rules of the activity. I’ve learned that the hard way!

A huge thank you to the ladies of Our Mommyhood for having me today!