Looking for activities that aren't muktza for Yom Kipur fas

amother

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 10:30 am

After we survived Tisha Baav basically doing a lot of muktza stuff, I am thinkng towar Yom Kippur where we can't do any of that . WHat toys/games can I buy to keep busy that aren't muktzah?

amother

Tuberose

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 10:38 am

Ages?

I find it so hard!

I have young girls and plan on buying a big doll house with new dolls. It’s been on my list for a while and seems like a good time to get before yt.

Similar idea would be a train set, playmobil.

Still much more expensive than arts and crafts and much less entertainment for my crew. It’s really really hard.

amother

Green ↓

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 10:41 am

Lego friends keeps kids busy putting it together and then playing with it. But they have to be old enough to do it. I found it kept my kids very busy.
New books.
Puzzles.
New toys.
I bought my kids a reusable sticker book for 9 Av. If you can use YK it's a good buy. Cheap too.

amother

Mintcream ↓

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 10:42 am

I got some new doll clothes.

In the past I've gotten some more Lego.

In general I find adding on to an existing toy works well

amother

Blue ↓

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 10:42 am

What age kids?

For younger any of these you don't have, or add new to sets you do...
-Magna tiles. Adding bases or accessories if already have
-Mitzva Kinder sets
-Playstix
-Lincoln logs
-Wooden blocks
-Farm and animals
-Pretend wallet, pretend money -turn any toys into shopping store for that toy...
-Shopping carts
-Tools
-Playmobil
-Lego sets, duplo or small -if u hold u can use on Shabbos
-dress up Ima / Abba shabbos sets
-dress up doctor / fireman / princess etc
-non electric doctor sets
-new doll accessories

The toys available out there are endless Very Happy

For older kids:
Board games
Jenga
More mature wooden blocks
Also more advanced magnetic building toys
Stacking dominoes and cool accessories

amother

↑ Blue

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 10:48 am

One Y"K when I had a few preschool age kids, for a few weeks before I kept all sorts of empty food containers -cereal boxes, washed out empty bottles, spice containers etc. etc. I stocked up on quite a collection.
Then I bought each kid a cheap wallet and fake money. (Managed to find both in the dollar store.)
On Y"K I set it all out around the playroom, along with all our play food, and we had a huge game of shopping. Kept them busy for a long time, and just cost a few dollars!

amother

↑ Green

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 10:49 am

amother Blue wrote:

Cute idea!

amother

↑ Mintcream

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 10:50 am

amother Blue wrote:

This is adorable! I want to remember this idea for the future.

amother

Snowflake

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 11:26 am

amother Blue wrote:

If you're trying to save money, you can trade with a neighbor or friend. Give them your box of magna tiles and take their box of lincoln logs. New toys are always more exciting.

amother

Eggplant

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 11:29 am

we played this game yesterday and my kids (ages 3 and 5) loved it
https://www.amazon.com/Univers.....ss_tl

gdgirl

Wed, Aug 14 2024, 1:08 pm

this type of thing:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ.....ss_tl
or search for this on amazon: AMOR PRESENT 150PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks, Pattern Blocks Geometric Shapes Blocks with Cards Tangram Puzzles for Kids Preschool Learning
or this
Educational Insights Kanoodle Head-to-Head Puzzle for 2 Players, Brain Teaser Game for Kids, Teens and Adults, Featuring 80 Challenges, Stocking Stuffer, Gift for Ages 7+