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Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin
A scoop-and-pour rice bin in six bright colours for simple, open-ended sensory play at home.
45 minIndoor or outdoorSome mess
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Sponge Painting Shapes
Cut-up kitchen sponges make bold prints that look great even when technique is zero.
25 minIndoor or outdoorSome mess
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Cast and Paint Plaster Dinosaurs
An adult casts plaster dinosaurs in moulds, they cure, and children paint them into toys once dry.
50 minIndoor or outdoorSome mess
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Dinosaur Fossil Excavation
Bury toy dinos in a salt-dough block and hand over a brush and a spoon.
70 minIndoor or outdoorSome mess
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Five-Minute No-Cook Play Dough
Soft, stretchy dough from pantry staples, ready before the kettle boils.
35 minIndoorLow mess
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Frozen Dinosaur Ice Rescue
Dinos trapped in an ice block, freed with warm water, salt and a pipette.
40 minIndoor or outdoorSome mess
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What are the best screen-free activities for a toddler?+
Sensory bins, supervised first finger painting and posting games are simple options for two-year-olds. Each can be kept brief and adjusted to the child's interest.
How do I find an activity that fits the time I actually have?+
Use the activity finder at the top of this page. It asks how long you have and how much mess you can face, and only shows activities that fit both.
Can I do these activities with things I already have?+
Many activities use everyday household or craft materials. Each activity lists what you need and offers alternatives where practical.
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Activities are written and edited in-house by the WonderCraft Kids editorial team. Each page lists materials, steps, timings and supervision notes in plain language.