Toddlers have a lot of energy and they like to keep busy and explore the world around them. You will want to pin this list of 12 Busy Toddlers Activities and refer to it on days when you are looking for ways to engage and play with your child. For more toddler activities check out 10 Best Loved Toddler Activities.
Busy Toddler Activities
Tissue Paper Sticky Window from Mess for Less -This kept my toddler busy for the longest time. A great first art experience.
Toddler Art with Paper Towels and Liquid Watercolors from Happy Hooligans - If you have never used liquid watercolors before, you will want to after seeing this fun and colorful activity.
Toddler Indoor Water Play from Learn with Play at Home - Rainy day outside or super hot? No problem, this sensory activity can be done indoors and will keep your toddler occupied for a while. Also, be sure to check out these Sensory Bags for Babies and Toddlers..
Glue Dots and Buttons Art from Tinkerlab - This is a wonderful early art experience for little ones with the added benefit of fine motor practice.
Toilet Roll Octopus Craft from My Bored Toddler - Save those rolls for this cute ocean life craft.
Color Sorting Activities from Mess for Less - Toddlers learn colors and work on their fine motor skills at the same time
Soapy Sensory Jars from Hands On As We Grow - Kids get to roll, play and explore these fantastic jars.
Milk Cap Play from Learning to be a Mom - I love how you can create this simple game using bottle caps. What a frugal idea for toddler play!
Colored Ice Painting from There's Just One Mommy - These painting pops are taste safe and a fun way for toddlers to explore painting.
Arctic Small World Play from My Big Fat Happy Life - Add some frozen ice to your water play table to create this fun sensory play experience.
Edible Water Beads from A Little Pinch of Perfect - These water beads are great for babies and toddlers. You'll never believe what they are made of!
Fine Motor Sea Shell Transfer from House of Burke - Toddlers practice fine motor skills while playing with beach souvenirs,
Katie Pinch says
Thanks for including our edible water beads in the features, your support has been amazing! 🙂
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
It was a great idea Katie!
Leah Hudson says
Thanks so much for including our 12 Crafts for Tots! Lots of great ideas here!
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
Always happy to feature your great ideas Leah!
Paris Anderson says
Thank you for sharing our Arctic Small World play!
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
Happy to Paris!