Sometimes you just need a quiet activity for toddlers. They are great for waiting rooms, when you have a phone call, or even if you just need a mental break. You can use your Cricut machine to create a cute whale page that will keep them busy for a little while. Then, you can use that time to relax a bit or plan the next activity for them! You might even make an entire quiet book for even more play options.

As always, anytime you give anything like this to kids under 3, be sure to supervise them so they don’t put the pieces in their mouths.

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Supplies needed to make this quiet activity for toddlers:

Cricut felt
Cricut machine
Heat transfer vinyl in white and black
Cricut EasyPress (I used my EasyPress Mini)
EasyPress mat
Sewing machine
Thread
Cricut cut file (click here to access)
Zipper
Iron-on protective sheet or parchment paper
Scissors

Video for Making the Whale Game

You can just watch our video below for all of the information on how to make this quiet activity for toddlers.

Can’t watch or missed some of the steps? Just read below to see how to make this toddler whale game as well.

How to Make this Cricut Toddler Game:

Cut the Pieces with Your Cricut

Cut all of the pieces with your Cricut machine. You can find the file by going to my Cricut Design Space profile and scrolling to “Quiet Activities for Toddlers”. The circles should be cut from heat transfer vinyl. Other pieces should all be cut from felt. You can change up the colors on this project if you wish.

Add Heat Transfer Vinyl

Start by adding the eyes to the felt whale. Add the white portions of the eyes first. Preheat the felt for a few seconds. I always use an iron-on protective sheet or parchment paper to cover felt. Then add the white of the eyes in the correct location.

Press with the EasyPress for the recommended time and temperature. You can find these settings on the Cricut heat guide. I am using my EasyPress mini but any EasyPress or even an iron would work.

Peel back the protective liner on the white portion then put the black heat transfer vinyl into place. Be sure to replace the carrier sheet on the white iron-on to help protect it for pressing.

Then press once again with the EasyPress.

Sew Your Quiet Page

Peel back the protective liners from both the black and white. Your whale now has eyes. Next, it is time to add his zipper mouth. I am using a really long zipper but will cut off the excess later.

Sew all the way around the outside of the mouth opening with the zipper in place. Note: I used my zipper foot for this and a wide zig-zag stitch.

Trim off any excess zipper with scissors. Then sew your whale to one of the large rectangle pieces. Go all the way around the outer edge with a smaller zig-zag stitch.

You want a clean back on your project to give it more of a finished appearance. Do this by sewing the second rectangle on the back of the first. Just go around the outer edge with the same zig-zag stitch.

Now all that is left is to unzip the mouth and add in the felt fish.

The kids will love this cute project and feeding the whale again and again.

So, make this one for a gift or for your own kids. With your Cricut, making a quiet activity for toddlers is easier than ever!

So, do you love this project and want more ideas? Try the links below as well!

Want to print the instructions for this Cricut craft idea? Try the card below.

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Quiet Activity for Toddlers

Make this whale page to keep the kids busy anytime and anywhere!

Equipment

Supplies

Cricut felt
Heat transfer vinyl in white and black
Thread
Cricut cut file
Zipper
Iron-on protective sheet or parchment paper