Bubbles: Every child enjoys playing with bubbles. Let’s admit it, as adults we do too! The only problem with bubbles is when they run out. Instead of making a trip to the store you can easily make them yourself by mixing 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 liquid soap, & 1 tablespoon of cooking oil together. You can even add a little bit of food coloring to make it more exciting. Have a few old wire hangers lying around the floor of your laundry room? Use them! You can manipulate the hangers into a huge bubble wand and create giant bubbles to add to the fun. Pipe cleaners and cookie cutters are also alternatives.
Water Play: Have a hose and a bathing suit? That’s all you need! Get your little person in their swim suit, turn on the sprinkles, and let them run crazy. When the sun is out this is a perfect way to cool down and also get a little bit of exercise in their day. Sometimes I get out her kiddy pool which is slightly too small for her but filled with water can be an extra way to splash around. You can even use your hose to spray them and create a fun game of “water jump rope.” We always start off our water play days by watering the flowers in the back yard. This is just a way to allow your toddler to lend a helping hand and help before playtime. 
Bake: Everyone loves a fresh batch of cookies in the house. If you don’t have a box of cookie mix in your kitchen it is very easy to make your own dough. Your toddler will enjoy helping you pour, stir, and mix the batter. Allow them to make fun shapes with cookie cutters. Before you put the cookies in the oven let them place them on the pan. When the cookies are cooled off they can frost and decorate. This is one of our favorite things to do around here and no one ever complains about the abundance of cookies! 
Explore Nature: Go outside and let your child discover nature and their surroundings. I’m not sure where Toodie got it from but she loves the outdoors. She is always asking to go outside and when she does it is usually to observe. Let them pick flowers, play with sticks, roll around in the grass, and watch little critters crawling around. You can use this opportunity to teach them about bugs, birds, and any reptiles that make cross your path. This will also give them an appreciation for the great outdoors. If you do crafts you can even pick up things like acorns, rocks, shells, and sticks to use in projects later. 
