Need something quick to do today? Check out this list of easy toddler activities.
Easy toddler activities are my favorite activities. I don’t have a ton of time to go running around gathering supplies or making elaborate plans for my toddlers. I need quick. I need easy. I need fast.
When I’m looking for a toddler activity, I’m looking for ones that:
- Use supplies I already have
- Take less than 2 minutes to set up
- Have a high likelihood that my toddler(s) will play for more than 5 minutes (hopefully 15-20 minutes)
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I’ve search the Internet for more than 40 easy toddler activities to share.
You are going to love the activities that I’ve found. They all fit my easy activity criteria and will definitely help you make it to nap time.
40+ easy toddler activities
In no particular order, check out these 40+ easy toddler activities – get ready to click through to some amazing sites!
Sticker Line-Up – Busy Toddler
Laundry Hamper Fishing – Munchkins and Moms
Perfect DIY Spring Toddler Activities – Natural Beach Living
Sort and Drop Color Activity with Lego Bricks – Toddler Approved
Pasta Play – Messy Little Monster
Fine Motor Color Sorting Activity – Munchkins and Moms
Toddler Fine Motor Water Activity – Teaching 2 and 3 year olds
Erase the ABCs – Busy Toddler
Homemade Bath Paints – Parenting Chaos
Golf Tee Push – Busy Toddler
Matching Objects – Toddler Approved
Painting on Foil – Messy Little Monster
Card Slot Drop – Busy Toddler
Shape Hunt Sensory Bin – Fun with Mama
Whisking Bubbles – Emma Owl
Simple Entertainment Sensory Bottles – Mama Smiles
Snow Mobiles – Busy Toddler
Magic Sand for Baby – Emma Owl
Name Broom Hockey – Toddler Approved
What’s Magnetic – Busy Toddler
Baby Play with Rice and Cookie Cutters – Simple Fun for Kids
Homemade Household Objects Puzzle – Mama.Papa.Bubba.
Stacking Cups – Adventures of Adam
Recycled Building – Busy Toddler
CD Stacking Fine Motor Play – Adventures of Adam
Pom Pom Racing – Emma Owl
Crunchy Box – Busy Toddler
Pom Pom Push – Busy Toddler
Alphabet Letter Fishing – Fun with Mama
Lego Bath – Busy Toddler
Quick and Simple Fine Motor Activity – My Joy-Filled Life
Impromptu Drum Circle – Mama.Papa.Bubba.
What’s Missing – Busy Toddler
Mini Treasure Hunt – Mama.Papa.Bubba.
Pouring Station – Busy Toddler
Painting with Cars – Munchkins and Moms
Floating Letters – Busy Toddler
Tong Transfer Game – Mama.Papa.Bubba.
Scooping Pom Poms – Buggy and Buddy
Grab and Sort – Busy Toddler
Fine Motor ABCs – A Dab of Glue Will Do
Rice Bin – Busy Toddler
Sink or Float Discovery Station – Mama.Papa.Bubba.
Hide the Animals – Busy Toddler
Megan says
Who are you and where have you been my whole life?! 😂🤣 these ideas are gold! Thank you, thank you!
Haidee says
Las actividades son buenisimas me gustan mucho y me ayudan diariamente gracias
shirley S says
Amazing ideas. Thank you Susie.
cheong says
activities for pre school toddlers , thanks
Desy says
Thanks for sharing the ideas. I’m going to plan these activities with my daughter.