Let’s face it, 2 year olds have a lot of energy. Sometimes more than you know what to do with. This can make it difficult for them to focus and for you choosing toys quite tricky. That’s why I put together a list of toys that will help burn off energy while keeping young kids engaged, learning and having fun.
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Crawling through tunnels and playing in ball pits is a great way to get energy out for younger kids. Choosing colors that are more neutral is a good idea, because they are less visually overstimulating and distracting, which can create a more calming play experience.
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These open-ended blocks are lightweight which allows kids to manipulate them as well as climb and crawl through them. Playing with these blocks helps develop gross motor skills, encourages problem-solving, teaches about balance, and promotes imaginative play.
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These Jumbo Textured Shape Blocks are super fun to feel, stack and explore. They are great for building upper body strength and developing coordination. Place them around a room and ask a child to pick them up and carry them to a designated spot in order to stack them.
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Trampolines are an excellent way to keep 2 year olds active while having fun. To make the activity more challenging see if they can hit a balloon back to you or catch a large ball while jumping.
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If you’re looking for something more sturdy that will stay in place, this mini-gym would be perfect. Kids can jump, crawl, and climb on these shapes, perfect for keeping them busy and having fun. You can add additional toys such as tunnels to create mini obstacle courses and form new challenges. There are endless play possibilities here. This also comes in smaller and larger sets. Tip: Move the pieces around frequently to create new adventures so that it remains engaging and interesting.
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Bubbles may not be something you first consider when looking for toys for active two year olds, but just think about how much running around and spinning it requires to catch and pop them.
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This is a basketball hoop, soccer goal, and ring toss game in one toy!! How cool is that?! It will encourage throwing, kicking, and aiming at a target, which are important motor skills for children to develop. It’s also a lot of fun and guaranteed to keep active kids occupied for a while.
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You can never go wrong with a ball. Especially one that has confetti inside that shake when it’s moved around. Kids will love rolling, tossing, catching, and running after this super cool soft ball while burning off energy.
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Here is another awesome set of large foam blocks that will require kids to use their whole bodies to play. These blocks will get kids, walking, crawling, squatting, stacking, using both hands, and more.
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Seek-a-Boo! is a memory game that comes with large circular picture cards. The idea is to spread them around the room, and have a child search for the picture that you call out. This game will get kids walking, crawling, and squatting to find the correct object. Seek-a-Boo also helps teach new vocabulary, practice matching, and work on visual memory. It comes with instructions for a few different game variations.
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What 2 year old will not love climbing up the steps and sliding down this super inviting red slide over and over again?! This slide can be used indoor and out, and folded away when not in use.