30 Things From Walmart That'll Keep Your Kid Entertained So You Both Can Survive More Time Indoors
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1.A tunnel that should provide at least 30 minutes of entertainment. Your tiny humans can crawl through colorful areas and have their own mini indoor gym.
2.And a set of balls for the tunnel and ball pit combo above. The balls can be used in other various play tent/activity sets — Think Chuck E. Cheese but at home!
3.A set of liquid floor tiles to appease sensory needs and parent wants for a moment of calmness in the house. Touch each square with your hands *or* have a dance party with your feet to reveal cool colors.
4.A double dance mat so you can dance with your kiddo and burn some calories while working out in your living room. No need to go to the gym later on.
5.A bounce house designed to be used indoors or outdoors. Kid math states that 1 hour of jumping equates to wiggles being gone for 15 minutes — use your 15 minutes of peace wisely.
6.A bowling toy/ring toss set that'll help improve hand eye coordination and counting all while having fun.
7.A National Geographic Build Your Own Volcano set to revisit some tried and true science fair experiments. These kids will never know how easy it is to have a premade kit, however, you will appreciate the level of independence a child can have when assembling their "lava" project and watching it errupt.
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This set comes with plaster, a volcano mold, paints and paintbrush, eruption powder, two volcanic rock specimens (geode and pumice), and a learning guide.
Promising review: "My grandson wants to be a scientist. This brand had so many different lab experiences that I know my grandson will love. This volcano kit is going to blow his mind when it erupts." —yolandra
Price: $11.88
8.A talking map of the United States of America so your little one can get a fun geography lesson. Plus, you could also learn a few things like a fun fact about North Dakota or New York.
9.A mess-free finger painting set because who wants to hover over their kid while they are painting to make sure paint doesnt get everywhere. Your walls will thank you later.
10.A basketball arcade to train up the next Stephen Curry. Or at least allow you to take a break from the day to see who has the better basketball shot.
11.A toddler gym that'll redirect your little one from climbing and potentially falling to exploring in a safely cushioned area. Eliminate the need to bubble wrap your entire house with this safe soft corner.
12.A stackable Strictly Briks tower to take their block projects to new heights. Your kids can use it to build taller towers, play with figurines, or create new structures.
13.An activity gym with a slide so your toddler can explore and play while you Netflix and chill. A classic activity that is still enertaining the next generation.
14.And a foam alphabet playmat for your indoor slide setup. It will provide some cushioning and help prevent your kid from sliding if you have hardwood floors.
15.A busy board to answer the question of how many zippers, buckles, and ties will keep your toddler occupied for 30 minutes (or more)...
16.A jewelry making kit so your child can make you a cute BFF bracelet while you still make the cut for your kiddo's BFF list.
17.A pack of kindness cards that'll keep kids busy on secret missions to be kind to members of the household. Your kids won't have time to make messes in the house if they are consumed with completing the most missions.
18.A Polaroid Lego set to occupy time but also tell the story of how you survived your childhood without cell phones and social media and actually used a device like this to take pictures.
19.A pop it puzzle that is a nod to Tetris. New school meets old school with this puzzle. Don't forget to hum the Tetris theme song to keep you and your kid on the clock!
20.A Five Crowns card game so fun, you'll actually look forward to playing it with the kids. It's a combination of luck and skill which can prevent parents' winning domination of the game.
21.An iPad-friendly coding game that will keep your kids engaged for hours with endless options of activities/lessons. Screen time isn't so bad with this game.
22.A classic Uno card game for your kids if they can handle the heat because this remix of a classic game is even more competitive!
23.Or! Another easy to learn Rack-o card game from the '50s that is still fun and will help kids with learning sequential order.
24.A set of puzzles that will help sharpening problem solving skills, plus you'll have a piece of art to display and keep your kiddos out of your hair for a while.
25.Or! A 100-piece puzzle for older kiddos that you can help complete while catching up on the latest elementary school drama.
26.A Jumanji board game that will help to relive your millennial childhood and entertain the kids. Game does not include cleanup from wild animals invading your home.
27.A large Checkers game for indoor and/or outdoor use to brush up on your skills before taking it to the park in the spring for some more competition.
28.A dart board because it's gonna take a lot of practice hours logged to hit the bull's-eye every time.
29.A Don't Break the Ice board game which involves your kiddos helping Phillip the Penguin build an igloo with a fun challenge: they can't let the lil' bird drop or else they're out!
30.A Bluey coloring book because who doesn't love Bluey? While you color together you can reminisce on your favorite episodes.
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