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My Favorite Products to Keep Kids Busy

Published: May 28, 2023 · Modified: Nov 15, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

I wanted to share some of my favorite products to help keep kids busy! These are tried and true products that my two kids have really loved. I hope you find some new ideas to try out.

Affiliates Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase or sign up for a service. There is no extra cost to you.

Floor Art

Giant floor drawing with a child drawing on it.
Sale Melissa & Doug Tabletop Easel Paper Roll (12 inches x 75 feet), 3-Pack
Melissa & Doug Tabletop Easel Paper Roll (12 inches x 75 feet), 3-Pack
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One of my kids’ favorite art activities is doing a “floor drawing.” I roll out a giant piece of paper on the floor and they color away. You can even help them do different themes like a garden, ocean, or a small town with roads that toy cars can drive on.

Crayola Mess Free Markers

A child doing mess free Crayola coloring markers and coloring sheets.
Crayola Color Wonder Disney Baby Characters, Mess Free Coloring Pages, Gift for Kids, Age 3, 4, 5, 6
Crayola Color Wonder Disney Baby Characters, Mess…
Sale Crayola Bluey Color Wonder Coloring Set, 18 Bluey Coloring Pages, Mess Free Coloring for Toddlers, Bluey Toys, Gifts for Kids
Crayola Bluey Color Wonder Coloring Set, 18 Bluey…
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Sale Crayola Cocomelon Color Wonder Coloring Set, Cocomelon Coloring Pages, Mess Free Coloring for Toddlers, Travel Activity, Gift for Kids
Crayola Cocomelon Color Wonder Coloring Set,…
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These Crayola Mess Free coloring pages and markers are my go-to for trips, car rides, or hotels. They truly are mess free which is awesome.

Wiki Stix

Sale Wikki Stix for Doodlers - Kid's Travel Essential: Portable Creativity On-The-Go! Pack of 24 Wikki Stix in Neon and Primary Colors. Made in USA ! 3 & Up.
Wikki Stix for Doodlers – Kid’s Travel Essential: Portable Creativity On-The-Go! Pack of 24 Wikki Stix in Neon and Primary Colors. Made in USA ! 3 & Up.
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You can make so many fun things with Wiki Stix! They are great for long car rides, restaurants, or just for fun.

Dot Markers

Paper plate flower craft made with dot markers and a pipe cleaner.
Do A Dot Art! Markers 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot Marker, Activity Craft Coloring Supplies for Kids and Toddlers, Made in the USA
Do A Dot Art! Markers 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot Marker, Activity Craft Coloring Supplies for Kids and Toddlers, Made in the USA
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We love dot markers. You can do them with any of the free dot marker pages I have on my site or just let kids dob away on blank paper.

Dot Stickers

Ladybug paper plate craft with dot stickers and a pipe cleaner.
Blesstur 1050 PCS Colored Dot Stickers - ¾' Circle Stickers - Price Stickers for Garage Sale - Polka Round Color Coding Labels - for Office, Inventory, Classroom, Art & Craft Papers
Blesstur 1050 PCS Colored Dot Stickers – ¾″ Circle Stickers – Price Stickers for Garage Sale – Polka Round Color Coding Labels – for Office, Inventory, Classroom, Art & Craft Papers
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Dot stickers can also be used with any of these free do-a-dot pages. You can also use them for so many different arts and crafts.

Small Vacuum

Sale Dirt Devil SD20000RED Simpli-Stik Lightweight Corded Bagless Stick Vacuum, Red
Dirt Devil SD20000RED Simpli-Stik Lightweight Corded Bagless Stick Vacuum, Red

My daughter loves helping clean up with this vacuum. It is small enough for a four year old to move around and control.

Large Clipboard

Sale Extra Large Wooden Clipboard 11x17.3 - Wood Horizontal Lap Board with Clip for Drawing Sketch, 3mm Thick
Extra Large Wooden Clipboard 11×17.3 – Wood Horizontal Lap Board with Clip for Drawing Sketch, 3mm Thick
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These large clipboards are great for long car rides. Kids can color or dob away at dot marker pages with one of these.

Magnetic Tiles

A building made from magnetic tile toys.
Sale Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS
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My kids have really loved their magnetic tiles. They are a great STEM toy too!

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