Monitor your toddler very closely with this activity. Make sure that the bottle is always pointed away from their face and at the object they are supposed to be spraying.

Instruct your toddler to spray in batches of 3 and to count as they spray. That way, they practice their counting while keeping the amount of spray at a reasonable level.

To mix things up a bit, try trading places. Sometimes, they get to spray while you wipe. Sometimes, they get to wipe while you spray.

Your toddler can help you by…

• Spraying the glass cleaner while you wipe down the windows
• Spraying the dust polish while you wipe down the furniture
• Spraying air freshener
• Spraying odor eliminator on couch cushions and pillows

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Narrowing down your toddler’s toys will help reduce distractions. Plus, when old toys are reintroduced, your toddler’s experiences will have grown and they may find new ways to enjoy them.

How To Do It…
Have your toddler choose some of their favorite toys and set them aside. Then, work together to put all of the other toys into bins or boxes. (Clear plastic boxes are ideal because you can see what is in them without bothering with labels.)

Your toddler will be able to practice his/her sorting skills by putting all of the Mr. Potato Head pieces in one box, all of the Legos in another, etc.

Put the bins and boxes into a closet or other space so that they are out-of-sight, out-of-mind. Then, in a few weeks, swap out some of the current toys with items from the bins.

Tips…
* This is also a great time to identify toys to give away or sell at a garage sale.
* If your child is upset about putting his/her toys away, you may want to do this activity while they are sleeping.

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What you Need for this Toddler Activity…
* A water-safe riding toy
* A bucket with soapy water
* Sponges, rags, etc.

How you Do It…
Get your toddler started by demonstrating how to wash the riding toy. Point out mud or other spots that need to be cleaned. Then, let your toddler at it!

Tips…
* As always, use your best judgment. Do this activity outside and make sure your toddler is dressed in clothing that can get wet.

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