I think
rotating toys works great.
Asher LOVES
books...I ask him a lot of questions as we look through them. Like where is the cat? How many ducks? I find him looking at the books by himself and later bringing them to me saying, "cat" and pointing to it.
We have also started play dates with friends that I used to avoid and I am becoming active in our church where the mommies do a lot of group play activities. I was always too shy. But, I know it is best for Asher if he plays with others.
Your library should have a toddler story time (free). And your mall should have an indoor playground (free) - go in the am since it will be freshly cleaned
. We also create "splash days" where we set up a sprinkler and a kiddie pool with bath toys for all our friends. We rotate houses and stuff...
I got tired of buying new toys and now, he seems more interested in the toys he already has, I guess because he doesn't get to see them everyday since we are off playing with others.
Annette