Activity Cupboard -- Easy Things to do with Toddlers by Alissa Marquess on October 10, 2012 A Toddler Activity Cupboard is filled with items that lead to busy, happy toddlers. I love the idea of Toddler Busy Bags -- and in fact I've used them with great success, but there is the problem of taking the time to put them all together.  Somehow the "set up" of busy bags becomes a big obstacle in my mind and I never get around to creating fresh ones. What's working for me instead is this Toddler Activity Cupboard in my homeschool room.  This way I have the convenience of easy to pull out activities and the flexibility to use the supplies many different ways. The cupboard is similar to having a stock of busy bags on hand because all of these exciting items are gathered in the same spot, ready to go. What's in our activity cupboard? A clear plastic bottle filled with rice and trinkets.  The lid is glued on with super glue. Note- with my daughter I am comfortable supervising her as she plays with toothpicks, and beads or other small items.  You know your child best and need to adjust your activities to your comfort level! Simple Toddler Activities Hide treasures in a wipes container and let your toddler figure out how to get them out. Let your toddler break a foam tray into pieces. Stick toothpicks or broken noodles into the foam tray and show your toddler how to