Help me convert naptime to "quiet time"!

[Anonymous]

Give him a roll of tape to play with. Scotch tape is normally pretty forbidden because they waste the whole thing. Give him some cardboard rolls, paper, and a tape dispenser and he will quietly create a disaster for the entire hour.

[Anonymous]

Definitely CD's from the public library. Listening and let the imagination kick-in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS is increasingly resistant to taking an afternoon nap at home, so I'd like to institute a quiet/independent time instead.

Suggestions for good toys/activities to keep a 3yo engaged? I'm trying to avoid lots of "come help me mommy!!" requests.

Thanks for any ideas! I need the rest time even if he doesn't...

Do you object to movies or tv shows?

Yes, I'm trying to keep this separate from screen time, which he usually gets before dinner.

[Anonymous]

OP here -- appreciate the ideas for keeping him occupied but without needing parental assistance. Not the easiest at this age!