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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.
 These busy toddler activities kept my toddler busy and having fun all day long.

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.
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,

If you enjoyed these busy toddler activities then you will love these series of eBooks from Hands On As We Grow. The DISCOVER + PLAY + ENGAGE + LEARN eBooks have a combined 20 weeks of activities that are perfect for the early years. Fun ways to get kids moving, work on fine motor, do arts and craft projects and have fun as a family! Each weekly plan includes a handy supply list and activities broken down to know exactly what to do in a simple sentence or two. Click here to learn more and find out why they are such a great value!

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If you liked this post, be sure to check out 20 Ways to Keep Toddlers Busy.

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