40 Activities for Toddlers You Can Do at Home

Hunting for something fun to do with your toddler at home? Check out these 40 fun ideas for toddler activities that will keep your little one busy and happy both indoors and outdoors. Included are all kinds of things to do with toddlers like arts and crafts projects, educational activities, and indoor adventures for a rainy day.

Toddler Activities for a Rainy Day

When your little one is stuck in the house on a bad weather day, the following indoor activities for toddlers can be a lifesaver:

1. Snowdrifting. Get your toddler set up by a table that’s easy to clean, or use a large bin or tray placed on the floor. Sprinkle some flour on the surface and let your child drive toy cars through the 'snow,' making tracks. Encourage them to pile up the flour and create little snow drifts for extra fun. This is a great activity to keep them entertained while you're baking, as the flour is already out.

2. Edible sand. Toddlers love playing in the sandbox, but parents aren't always thrilled about the mess or the worry of sand being eaten. This activity for toddlers involves making edible sand using one part coconut oil and eight parts graham cracker or cookie crumbs. Mix the ingredients in a bowl or bucket, then let your toddler explore, squish, and even taste the sand. Adding a small scoop or spoon can make digging in the tasty sand even more fun.

3. Push broom curling. If you’ve got an active toddler with energy to burn, try this version of indoor curling. Grab a push broom or a regular broom, a large basket (such as a laundry basket) placed on its side to act as a goal, and a bunch of small plastic plates. Your child can use the broom to sweep the plates across the floor toward the goal.

4. Recycled fortress. Gather clean items from your recycling bin, like milk jugs, margarine tubs, cereal boxes, and paper canisters. Let your toddler have fun stacking these items into a big fort, then watch as they gleefully knock it down.

5. DIY drum set. Heads up: If you live in an apartment with sensitive neighbors, you might want to pass on this one. Create a drum set for your toddler using upside-down pots, pans, bowls, or buckets. Give them a couple of wooden spoons, grab some earplugs, and let them have a blast!

6. Bubble wrap popping. Look around for any leftover bubble wrap at home, or buy some from an office supply store. Secure the bubble wrap to the floor using masking tape or painter's tape. Let your little one jump around and pop all the bubbles with their feet. It's a fantastic way for a toddler to burn off energy!

Educational Toddler Activities

Your toddler is always learning while playing, so strictly speaking any activity or game is educational. Still, we’ve collected some fun activities for toddlers that are especially focused on encouraging learning through play:

Activities to Keep Your Toddler Busy

If you're seeking toddler activities to keep your little one busy while you're working from home, these creative ideas can engage their hands and mind for a while:

Toddler Arts and Crafts Activities

Explore creative activities to do with toddlers using these fun arts and crafts ideas:

Interactive Toddler Activities

Although all of our toddler activities require adult supervision, the following activities may involve some additional adult help:

The Bottom Line

Trying to keep an active toddler occupied can be challenging. Fun activities for toddlers that you can do at home are the key, whether it’s an indoor sport for a rainy day, an absorbing arts and crafts project, or just something to keep your little one busy for a short time while you cook dinner, for example. What seems like a simple idea to you can be a magical experience for your little one. Let your and your toddler’s imagination run wild, and you’ll find there are tons of things you can do together. Enjoy!

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_{How We Wrote This Article The information in this article is based on the expert advice found in trusted medical and government sources, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. You can find a full list of sources used for this article below. The content on this page should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult medical professionals for full diagnosis and treatment.}