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Awesome Toys and Activities to Keep Preschoolers Busy

Survive another work week at home with five ideas to keep 'em occupied

Vicky McDonald
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Published on: July 14, 2020

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The author's kids at play. Credit: Vicky McDonald

Keep calm and play on

As the pandemic rages on, many of us are still working from home and trying to keep little kids busy at the same time. In the early days, we explored fort kits, new games, free printables and baking, but we’ve had to expand our repertoire as the weeks and months drag on.

We recently got some new toys and activities that have thrilled the kids and bought me countless hours of quiet focus time. I’m sharing them in the hope that one of these simple activities will get you and the family through another long day working and playing at home together.

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