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Toddler Busy Bins

1/7/2018

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Hey Everyone! Remember if you like my blog to save it somewhere in your favorites so you can easily access it for great toddler activities and recipes. Also most of my posts have the Pinterest "save" button you can click to add to your Pinterest. Or you can follow me on Pinterest and I save all my post on there as well!

After Asher losing 85% of his toys, not only did he lose the toys but he has a very limited area for playing now. Things that we were able to save have to be stored in the garage because they will take up our whole bedroom! Not only did I feel Asher needed new toys but I created some structure to his play. I love this busy bin idea! Not only can it be for toddlers but how about those long car rides? When your children keep asking "Are we there yet, I'm bored"? Why not even create a bin just for long car rides. Maybe your a stay at home mom and feel like you are running out of ideas and are tired of playing cars or baby dolls. Why not add some structure and help your child learn without them even thinking it's "school work". Having a Baby? These are great toddler distractors for those situations when you have to care for the baby and your toddler needs something to do.

The bins I created are geared towards a 19 month old. Asher is very advanced and loves to do crafts. You can gear these bins towards any age group and incorporate their favorite things!  I love the Melissa & Doug products. I feel they help teach kids very important skills in life. For example the Latch Puzzle.

Before I get started with showing you everything I added to my bins here are some awesome Target Tips that I used to make this whole process so much easier on myself! First I wrote down some general ideas as to what I wanted to put in each bin. I knew I was going to have to bring Asher with and the last thing I wanted to be doing is wondering around aimlessly at Target while my child is having a meltdown. I wanted to get in and get out fast! I used the Target app I have on my phone for these next few tips. Once I had my list of items I went on my Target app and typed in, for example, Melissa and Doug toys. About 800 or so items popped up on the screen. Um wow, that will take forever to go through. I clicked on the filter button at the top of the screen and filter to only show items that are in stores. I then selected my store. Wonderful! My results were now only 56. So much more manageable. So as I was going through the results list and jotting down on my list what I wanted, I noticed that Target even gives you the aisle number as to where that item is located! How amazing! I wrote down the aisle number and shopping today at Target could not have gone any smoother! I knew exactly what I wanted and exactly where to find it! Thank you Target for making mom's with toddlers lives a little less chaotic.
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Monday's Bin:
  • Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction site book
  • Hot wheels
  • The movie Cars vehicles
  • Race Track Tape
  • Melissa & Doug Chunky Puzzle
  • Cars Felt Book
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company Disney Cars Themed 4 Pack Playset (Lightning McQueen, Mater, Finn McMissle, Sally)
Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles Wooden Chunky Puzzle (6 pcs)
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Tuesday's Bin:
  • ABC Flashcards
  • I Love You To The Moon and Back Book
  • Fun Dough
  • Melissa & Doug shape, stamp & roll Kit
Alphabet Flash Cards (Brighter Child Flash Cards)
I Love You to the Moon and Back
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Wednesday's Bin:
  • Guess How Much I Love You Book
  • Shapes & Colors Flash cards
  • Dry Erase Board Set
  • Paw Patrol Coloring Book
  • Crayola Palm-Grip Crayons
  • Mess-Free Sand Scribbler
Guess How Much I Love You
Colors and Shapes Flash Cards (Brighter Child Flash Cards)
Paw Patrol Coloring Books - 2 Pack
My First Crayola Mess-Free Sand Scribbler, Art Activity, No Mess, Perfect Gift for Preschoolers
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Thursday's Bin:
  • Look At Me Book
  • Playfoam
  • Melissa & Doug Chunky Puzzle
  • Melissa & Doug Latches Barn
Look at Me!
Melissa & Doug Vehicles Wooden Chunky Puzzle - Plane, Train, Cars, and Boats (9 pcs)
Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Board
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Friday's Bin:
  • Melissa & Doug Sound Puzzle
  • 1 2 3 Flashcards
  • Biscuit's Day At The Farm Book
  • 1 2 3 Book
  • Melissa & Doug Magnetic Chalkboard
Melissa & Doug Pets Sound Puzzle - Wooden Peg Puzzle With Sound Effects (8 pcs)
Biscuit's Day at the Farm (My First I Can Read)
Jane Foster's 123 (Jane Foster Books)
Melissa & Doug Disney Mickey Mouse Magnetic Chalkboard With 27 Wooden Alphabet Magnets
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I hope you enjoyed these ideas! All products were purchased at Target, including the bins. You can get most of the items on Amazon as well for more convenience! Nap time is when I found the time to assemble them!
6 Comments
chantel link
2/2/2018 04:44:55 pm

I don't have any kids myself so I wouldn't be utilizing this, but I recently saw a vlogger on a youtube channel that i'm subscribed to do this very thing with her toddler's toys and thought it was a pretty creative way to keep them interested in their toys.

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Lucy
3/4/2018 05:54:46 am

What a great idea! Such a fun way to keep the children entertained and interested in their toys. I’m also so impressed with how super organised you are. I’m inspired!

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Stephanie Eiler link
3/4/2018 07:24:33 am

I absolutely love this idea!! I don't have kids, but I teach Kindergarten and I feel like this idea would be great for when a child has finished up their work or has extra time! I love the variety that you have put in each bin. Thanks for this great idea!! I will be definitely adapting it for my classroom!

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Amanda Sharp link
3/4/2018 04:29:30 pm

Great idea! I always found rotating my sons toys seemed to help keep him engaged longer. Plus, it helped to keep things tidy. Very nice blog post!

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Jenna link
3/4/2018 10:08:46 pm

This is a great idea. Love that you mentioned these boxes are a great help with your toddler when you have a new baby in the house. Such a great idea! I’m excited to try it with my kiddos!

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Jenn link
3/5/2018 10:31:00 am

I love these! We do bins of legos some times too which is. ton of fun!

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