Aren’t these long Sunday afternoons daunting? Finding ways to keep the kids entertained indoors can be challenging; we want them to be busy, but we don’t want a mess. Here are some ideas that’ll keep the kids entertained and, wait for it…make a mess! (You didn’t see that coming, did you?) Because let’s be honest, happy kids sometimes means a not-so-tidy home.
However, do not fear, I won’t leave you high and dry. I included a list of kids’ cleaning tools so they can help clean up once the excitement is over. I know they won’t get everything perfectly clean, but a day of fun, learning, and building good habits is worth a little mess!
1. Gummy Bear Molds
Price: Available on Amazon for $8.99
Notes: Use these cute gummy bear silicone molds to make homemade gummy bears! The recipe is as follows: 1 cup fruit juice (grape, apple, etc.), 4 tablespoons kosher gelatin, and 2 tablespoons honey or sugar.
2. Colorful Chocolate Lentils
Price: Available on Amazon for $9.99
Notes: Try substituting colorful chocolate lentils for traditional chocolate chips in your homemade cookies. This simple swap turns a classic cookie into a colorful treat that your kids will absolutely love!
3. Mini Silicone Volcanoes
Price: Available on Amazon for $14.89
Notes: Use this volcano mold for a fun science experiment. Fill the mold halfway with warm water, add a few drops of red food coloring and a couple tablespoons of baking soda. Then simply pour in some vinegar to make your volcano erupt!
4. Mini Brush and Dustpan
Price: Available on Amazon for $13.41
Notes: This mini brush set is perfect for when little hands want to help clean up little messes. (It works for when big hands want to clean up little messes too.)
5. Scrub Daddy Sponges
Price: Available on Amazon for $13.99
Notes: These sponges are the most popular ones out there. Their fun shapes and bright colors are so tempting, making the kids want to help!
6. ABC Cookie Cutters
Price: Available on Amazon for $15.99
Notes: Make cookies and learn the ABCs at the same time. Have the kids spell their names (or anything they wish) with cookies!
7. Edible Paint
Price: Available at Evergreen for $8.79
Notes: Check out Baker’s Choice for kosher edible paint available in many colors! What a fantastic way to keep the kids entertained for hours without worrying about stained clothing.
8. Lava Lamp Containers
Price: Available on Amazon for $24.99
Notes: Get these clear bottles to create homemade lava lamps. Fill each bottle with water and vegetable oil and add a few drops of food coloring. Drop an Alka-Seltzer tablet in and watch as bubbles form, creating a lava lamp effect.
9. Toy Vacuum That Actually Works!
Price: Available on Amazon for $24.99
Notes: A vacuum cleaner made specifically for kids that actually functions? Unbelievable! Kids love to vacuum, and here’s one that’s not too large for them.
10. Wet Floor Sign
Price: Available on Amazon for $16.70
Notes: Caution: Wet Floor signs are obviously so important! As our eager little helpers turn the floor into a soapy mess after their mopping spree, a hazardous situation may result. It would be a shame to have them slip on all their hard work.
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