Simple And Fun Kids Activities - Heard Of Plastic Cup Towers Yet?

Check out this list of fun and creative ideas for kids activities that will keep kids busy - and happy!

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1 - Build a Plastic Cup Tower

Need a minute (or ten) to finish that sinkful of dishes or clean up the mess on the kitchen counter, but your toddler can't wait and would like to play?

My go-to solution has been: plastic cups. Building a plastic cup tower is a fun, easy and an engaging play activity for little kids you can use any day.

I'm sure you have some at home, either plastic or paper cups. Now, get them and put them in front of your toddler. Ask them something like 'How about building a huge tower?'

High chances are that you won't even need to say anything, of course.

Since M has quite a large stack of plastic Ikea cups in his kitchen drawer, he can take and use them as soon as he decides that it's time for a huge tower to be built. And that is far more often than his parents would think...

Now go and clean that mess in peace (or finish that cup of coffee) - your toddler is having fun all on his own 🙂

More Ideas for Kids Activities

Here's a quick recap of the top kids activities ideas by AppleGreen Cottage that you might want to enjoy again or try for the first time with your kids.

Check out our favorite kids activities to do all year round!

1) Bottle cap activity

Your absolute favorite: the bottle cap activity for kids of all ages. This was probably my all-time favorite, and it might just become yours too!

2) Sensory play

Such a fun activity - and all you need is a few household items!

3) Walking water experiment

We could not get enough of this colorful experiment - engaging active play and a real boredom buster!

4) Tower building activity for toddlers

A totally simple boredom buster, building towers out of plastic cups! Something you surely have at home and could be utilized to gain you a few more minutes for you and some additional fun to your toddler!

5) Get your veggies - and free printables

There is an entire free printables series waiting for you!

Indoors kids activities for rainy weather

And there are even more ideas inside! Here's a bunch of fun and creative indoor activities to keep your kids entertained when the weather keeps them indoors. Let's make the most of those rainy afternoons!

Rice sensory bin. Name of the game: digger throwing tiny rocks into the well.

Loose parts combinations. Name of the game: building a bridge and destroying it (not necessarily in that order 😉

Kid in the kitchen (just like last time). Name of the game: throw the red and black thingies onto the dough (except for the strawberries. He ate them all.)

Here are a few additional engaging ideas for indoor kids' activities to enjoy on a rainy day:

Make a masking tape road - fun!
Make easy diy sailboats and let kids play in the bathtub.
Make tiny paintbrushes, these are so popular.
Ever tried finger-painting? Here's a no-mess finger painting version - no cleanup!
Bake cookies together!
Create a list of items for your kids to find around the house. Make it more exciting by adding clues or riddles to solve - and you have just created an indoor scavenger hunt!
as simple as it gets: set up a crafting station with paper, crayons, markers, stickers, and other art supplies. Encourage your kids to create their own paper airplanes, paper dolls, or homemade cards.
Build a fort or indoor tent: Use blankets, pillows, and furniture to create a cozy fort or tent. A secret hideaway always means fun!
Clear some space in the living room and have a dance party with your kids!
Board games or puzzles: an evergreen idea, not just for kids!
Indoor obstacle course: Set up a mini obstacle course using pillows, cushions, and other safe objects. Time your kids as they navigate through the course or turn it into a fun challenge.
Science experiments: Engage your kids in fun and safe science experiments using household items. You can make a volcano with baking soda and vinegar or create a homemade lava lamp with oil and water.