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\"Entertaining<\/a>
\nWith our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we\u2019ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in October 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n

You\u2019re in a public place — say a restaurant or a doctor\u2019s waiting room — and it\u2019s taking longer to get your food or have your name called than you expected. Your toddler is starting to get restless. And cranky. Real cranky. She\u2019s whining and teetering on the edge of a crying fit, and the other folks around you are glancing over with irritated, disapproving looks.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have any toys or books on you, making it extremely tempting to just shove your smartphone into your tyke\u2019s pudgy little hands to instantly shut off the waterworks.<\/p>\n

But, the idea that you should turn to your phone whenever you feel unhappy or bored is not exactly the kind of lesson you want to teach her; you want her to grow up to be able to entertain herself, absent a technological device. So you think about busting out some pen and paper games like hangman or tic-tac-toe<\/a>, but she\u2019s preliterate and only understands strategy in terms of figuring out how to poop so no one sees her.<\/p>\n

What to do?<\/p>\n

Well, with a few completely accoutrement-free games in your metaphorical back pocket, you can easily improvise some entertainments that\u2019ll keep your little one happy and engaged before her chicken nuggets finally arrive. Here are 9 fun, brain-boosting ideas to keep on deck; some work better depending on age and ability, many can be modified to meet your toddler\u2019s level of cognition (which is right around that of a golden retriever<\/a>), and some will be equally enjoyed by the preschooler set on up. Experiment and see what captures your kiddo’s attention.<\/p>\n

Be sure to also check out our article “10 Rules for Raising Thriving Kids in a High-Tech World.”<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

1. Name That Tune<\/h3>\n

Hum a familiar song (“Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” “Old McDonald,” etc.), and see if your child can identity and name it.<\/p>\n

2. What\u2019s Missing?<\/h3>\n

This is a great one to do at the table at a restaurant. Take a few objects — a fork, spoon, and sugar packet, for example — and tell your kid to take a careful look at the collection. Then cover the items with a napkin, and remove one of the items without him being able to see which one (lift the end of the napkin nearest you for cover as you withdraw the item). Now remove the napkin altogether, and ask your child to name which item is missing.<\/p>\n

3. Who Am I?<\/h3>\n

Pick an animal, and then let your kid ask questions to try to get at your identity. E.g., \u201cDo you roar?\u201d \u201cDo you live somewhere cold or hot?\u201d \u201cAre you furry?\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Touch Something That Is\u2026<\/h3>\n

Ask your child if he can touch something that is X color. \u201cCan you touch something that is red?\u201d \u201cCan you touch something blue?\u201d He can touch anything within his reach — the table, his clothes, your clothes, etc. If it\u2019s someplace where he can walk around without bothering other people, you can make the game mobile.<\/p>\n

5. Shape Hunt<\/h3>\n

Ask your kid if she can see anything in her environment with a certain shape. \u201cWhat do you see that\u2019s a circle?\u201d \u201cWhat do you see that\u2019s a triangle?\u201d<\/p>\n

6. I Spy<\/h3>\n

Classic entertainment that\u2019s good for the slightly older kid who\u2019s able to process the idea behind this guessing game. Pick an object both you and your kid can see, and then say, \u201cI spy something, and it\u2019s ____.\u201d If your child has a basic understanding of the alphabet and a modest vocabulary, fill in the blank with a letter. \u201cI spy something, and it begins with the letter C.\u201d It can help to sound it out: \u201cCa-Ca-Ca.\u201d For the preliterate set who knows only their colors or shapes, substitute those categories instead. You can also describe the object’s properties: \u201cI spy something, and it\u2019s rough and scaly\/smooth and shiny.\u201d<\/p>\n

7. What Is Different?<\/h3>\n

You do need a pencil and paper for this, but that shouldn\u2019t be a problem since like all great men in history<\/a>, you\u2019ve adopted the habit of carrying a pocket notebook with you<\/a>. Divide a piece of paper into a quadrant. In three squares, draw the same shapes\/pictures\/pattern. In the fourth square, draw something different. So for example, you could draw dogs in three of the squares and a cat in the fourth, or a triangle in three of the squares, and a diamond in another. Have your kid point to the panel that differs from the rest. The more advanced your child, the harder you can make it; try doing 5 circles in three of the squares, and 6 in the fourth, or different patterns like XXOOXX in three squares, and XXOXX in the fourth.<\/p>\n

8. Simple Riddles<\/h3>\n

Come up with easy riddles for your child<\/a> to solve. For example: \u201cI have four legs and am covered in fluffy white wool. What am I?\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m shaped like a circle, I have two hands, and numbers all around me. What am I?\u201d<\/p>\n

You can find a whole treasury of riddles for kids of all ages here.<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Hidden in the Hand<\/h3>\n

Let your kid see your open, empty hands. Then put an object like a coin in one of your hands and close both of them. Put your hands behind your back and switch the object back and forth between them. Bring your closed hands back in front of you, and ask your child to guess which one is holding the object.<\/p>\n

Ideas found in The Everything Toddler Activities Book<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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