Quiet time activities for toddlers

Looking for a few simple activities to keep kids busy during quiet time? Check out these fun activities that take little to no prep time!

Today I’m sharing everything I’ve tried and learned about quiet time for toddlers. This break in our day is essential for my sanity and theirs. This post was originally shared in 2018 and updated in 2024. My two biggest motherhood sanity savers? A gym with daycare and quiet time. I was first introduced to the idea...

Naps are no more, but the kiddos (and mama) need a little rest. Enter quiet time bins! Full of fun, educational, and quiet activities for preschoolers.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about quiet time and how to make the perfect quiet time bins for your preschooler to keep them busy and save your sanity!

These are the tips I used to get my 2 year old to do quiet time each day instead of a nap. It's a sanity saver!

Blocks are fun, but can sometimes be heavy and loud (especially when a younger child is trying to sleep). Use pool noodles to make your own "quiet blocks"!

Do you have quiet time at your house? Looking for a little activity to keep the kids entertained, but also quiet?? This little activity for the kids is so simple, but my girls enjoyed playing with these sponge blocks for a good part of the day! Added bonus — very quiet! While we were making […]

Being a mom is hard, and these quiet time activities will help give you a break. These are the best quiet time activities for toddlers who won't nap!

My children do two hours of quiet time every afternoon and it's been a sanity saver for our whole family. Here are seven tips for doing it in your home!

Has your little one stopped taking naps? If so, quiet time boxes are solution for keeping your child busy and quiet during rest time.