If you are at home with little ones in quarantine or staying home and practicing social distancing these ideas can help. These At-Home Indoor Easy DIY entertainment ideas for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers help develop independent play and learning!

How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus from PBS Kids

This link includes FREE full episodes of Daniel Tiger & Sesame Street shows that talk about germs and getting sick:

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus

FREE Jewish books for kids & lots of activity ideas @ PJ Library: http://bit.ly/34jz3gT

HOW TO ENTERTAIN A TODDLER! 10 At-Home Easy Activities for 1 Year Olds!

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Recipe for Playdough

1 cup flour

1 cup water

2 tsp cream of tarter

1/3 cup salt

1 TBS vegetable oil

gel food coloring

In a small pot mix together the ingredients then cook over low / medium heat and keep stirring the entire time, it will start to thicken, when it does add the food coloring. Then when it is no longer wet, spoon it onto some wax paper to cool for 30 minutes. Knead with your hands and then you can give it to your kids to play! Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.Store in an airtight container in the fridge! Recipe for Moon Sand 2 cups flour 1/4 cup oil chalk for color Mix the oil and flour and stir until it starts to come together. Crush chalk and add it for color.

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Moon Dirt – 2 cups flour 1/4 cup oil + crushed chalk for color

Animal Hunt – rice, beans, popcorn and small animals

‘Under the Sea’ Foam Party with PJ Library

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Today we had an ‘Under the Sea 🐠🐟🐙🐬🐡🐳🦑 Foam Party 🎉 ’ for the boys. First we went on a hunt for all the sea animals in our house and then filled up a big bucket with just soap 🧼 and water 😍. They had so much fun splashing around and playing with all the foam! . The easiest ideas are often the best, but they are not always the easiest to think of! If you’re running out of ideas to keep your little ones busy check out @pjlibrary their website is full of fun ideas like these to help parents out during these long hard days. You can also sign up (link in my bio!) to get FREE Jewish books sent to your kids each month. . #pjlibrary #preschoolactivities #toddlerlife #activitiesforkids #activitiesforbabies #babyplaymonday #babyplay #stayhomestaysafe

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You can find more PJ Library ideas and sign up for your own books here: http://bit.ly/34jz3gT

SCIENCE ACTIVITY: ‘Float Your Boat’ 

Make a City –  marker on butcher paper

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This week we are filming ‘Science at Home for Preschoolers’ and will be sharing ideas including these ones: