20 Quiet Time Activities Kids Enjoy
There’s no way around it, sometimes momma just needs a break. If your child has outgrown their nap but you are hesitant to let go of that break in the middle of the day, quiet time activities are exactly what you need!
My children have outgrown their naps, but sometimes I just need to sit down with a cup of coffee during the middle of the day and rest after a rough or long morning. That is where these fun quiet time activities come in handy when I need them most.
Here are 20 quiet time activities my kids love and your kids may enjoy as well!
Quiet Time Activities
Here are 21 great quiet time activities for your child.
Create a book nook your kid will love!
Sensory bins can provide hours of fun and engagement.
Make home made play or buy store bought for your kids to play with quietly.
This fine motor activity is no prep and engaging for young kids.
Put magnets on the back of popsicle sticks for a fun building activity.
Hide magnetic or foam letters in a sensory bin and have your child find them! If your child is ready, they can practice spelling with the letters.
Get the magnetic letters or other magnets out and play with a cookie sheet.
Make a paper bag book during quiet time.
Set out an invitation to create tray and let your child lose.
Make a felt board or buy one.
Create a fun busy bag for your child to use during quiet time.
Practice numbers by counting beads on pipe cleaners.
Puzzles are a great activity to keep little hands busy.
Get the jumbo tweezers out and play pom pom drop.
Sort pom poms by color or by size.
Sort fruit loops by color.
Create a fun collage out of any shape or design.
Print or buy a couple coloring books for quiet times like these.
Preschool STEM Activity - Foam Blocks & Shaving Cream Towers - NTFFC
Grab the foam blocks and let your child build, if you're feeling brave add the shaving cream. (though that may be a better activity for a time that's not quiet time.)
Does your child love magnet tiles? Grab these babies out of the closet and let your child build during quiet time.
SmartGames Day & Night Wooden Skill-Building Puzzle Game for Ages 2+ - Walmart.com
Smart Games offer many one player games that can keep a child occupied during quiet time.
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Hi there, I’m Jenna! I am a devoted mommy and wife. As well as an advocate for children and creating a peaceful atmosphere for those we love. I co-wrote Faith Actually: Living Life After Tragedy with my husband. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and currently working toward my Master’s in Positive Psychology. My number one desire is to create a peaceful home life for my family. My second desire is to share with you the tips I learn along the way!