My 2 and a half year old loves animals and being outside. We go to the park a lot or she’s happy just to walk around and see new places and things – she especially likes the duck pond. When we are home we have a sand/water table outside which she loves and I always have a few bubble wands and tubs of play dough on hand.

Park, library, local community events, sports, play dates, ats and crafts, reading/writing time, cooking, cleaning. The possibilities are endless.

Arts and crafts is always one that’s fun

We do lots of drawing and craft ideas from this site. So easy and entertains her h
For hours after we have finished making them

WE look for free things as much as possible. We pack a picnic and catch a train. The ride a ferry, picnic and return home. We love to get out of the house. The museum offer free play and kids exhibits. A bus to a different park with a good playground is an adventure!

set up an indoor or outdoor obstacle course where the child gentle taps a soft ball around and in and out the course and comes back to the start. Kids loved being timed too – gives a challenge. P
Play keep the balloon off the floor, bubbles, cooking activities are always fun – particularly no bake bliss balls, slices, fruit skewers etc.

Beach time sand castles the park

My son (4 years) love Lego! I try do let my kids make mess with crafty stuff, sometimes play dough, playing outside. Snacks haha. I make my kids have rest time after lunch, napping or reading books quietly, which is a good break time for myself too. I actually find my kids easier without screens. My son gets in bad moods whenever I let him watch TV!

Painting or arts and crafts?

Playground, books, drawing, Lego building, cooking, crafts.. there is so much to do that doesn’t involve a screen.

You’re asking how to keep a 3yo entertained? It is the easiest thing in the world, generally whatever you do, they’ll happily tag along and join in

Things I do with my 3 yr old. Craft time. Baking simple cookies. Gardening. Playgrounds. Play dough (including making it). Hide and seek. Building with blocks. Play dates.