Activities for Toddlers

You'll find lots of fun toddler activities here from gross motor and physical activities to fine motor activities to sensory activities, and even some learning activities! You'll never have to wonder how to occupy your 2 year old again!

What do you do with a 2 year old?!

These activities are perfect for a toddler.

You'll find lots of fun toddler activities here from gross motor and physical activities to fine motor and pre-writing activities to fun sensory activities, and even some early learning activities!

You'll never have to wonder how to occupy your 2 year old again!

What age is a toddler?

I consider toddlers to be in the 1 to 3 year old age.

If you're looking for more advanced activities, they can be found in our preschooler activities (perfect for 3 to 5 year olds).

How do you occupy a 2 year old exactly?

First, go ahead and read the tips I have for doing activities with toddlers. They may seem simple, but they're almost necessary with this age group, and always a great reminder!

Allow your toddler to explore whatever it is that you give them.
Don’t do an activity with an intentional plan, it never works out with this age range.
Expect a toddler to be interested, leave it out for them to come back to later, or even the next day.
Plan for them to put it in their mouth if you have a mouther.

What are some activities to do with toddlers?

Below, you'll find our toddler activities. You can also click the ages below to find an activity more fitting for your child.

We also have a handy cheat sheet of activity prompts for your toddler here.

Toddler Activities by Age Group:

Clothespin Activity for Toddlers: Fine Motor Exploration

Wrapped Yarn Vase Craft for Mother’s Day

12 Shape Activities for Toddlers! It’s Hip to be Square!

Hidden Colors Experiment for Preschoolers + Breaking Out of the Rut

Interactive Books for Listening Skills + Activities

5 Simple Language Play Ideas for Language Development

Upcycled Planter Flower Garden for Kids

Big Paper Easter Egg with this Easy Credit Card Art

13 No-Prep Games to Play Over FaceTime (or Skype)

Pretty Kid-Made Coffee Filter Flowers Bouquet

Pom Pom Sorting + Posting Activity for Toddlers

Learn To Write Your Name With Spaghetti Letters

5 Beginner Watercolor Techniques for Kids

Size Sorting Circles Rainbow Necklace Toddler Craft

Fruit Loops Rainbow Craft with Color Matching

No-Prep Earth Science Experiment for Curious Kids

39 Edible Sensory Play Ideas for Little Ones

6 Days of Snow-Themed Activities for Kids!

There's always something new for us to discover, as well as old favorites. I am so grateful to have activities handed to us... Fun and easy ones that can be put together in a moment's notice! You're awesome Jamie and I appreciate you sharing your activities and ideas!! - Melissa C.

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Thank you so much for these activities. They have proven to me that I CAN be that mom that does cool and creative things with her kids! And those cool and creative things can actually be quite simple! What a revelation. Thank you!! - 7 Day Challenge, Katie M.

I feel like a new mama having so many fun ideas. I used to dread the afternoon, after naps, as it was so boring doing the same thing day after day but now I look forward to our "play" time! - Haley S.

You have changed how I spend time with my kid in so many positive ways! I am now one happy dad that no longer wonders what I am going to do with this little guy for the next 12 hours :P Your site was this first time dad life saver! - Jack C.

It is hard to think of things to keep the 3 year old entertained and engaged while taking care of the baby. Everything we have tried so far from your website, the three year old has loved. Your ideas are so simple and he can do them for hours. HEAVEN! - Karen I.