I’m always on the lookout for things to do with Eloise and the internet is full of wonderful ideas for us to try!
Here’s my list of things that are worth trying with your toddler:
1. Sensory Bins
- Materials: Rice, beans, sand, water, or pasta; add small toys or tools.
- Activity: Let toddlers explore textures and colors by digging and scooping.
2. Play Dough Fun
- Materials: Homemade or store-bought play dough.
- Activity: Create shapes, animals, or simple objects. Add tools like rolling pins and cookie cutters for extra fun.
3. Indoor Treasure Hunt
- Materials: Clues or simple drawings.
- Activity: Hide small toys or treats around the house and give clues for toddlers to find them.
4. Shaving Cream Play
- Materials: Shaving cream, food coloring.
- Activity: Spread shaving cream on a tray and let toddlers use their fingers to make patterns and explore colors.
5. Bubble Blowing
- Materials: Bubble solution and a wand.
- Activity: Blow bubbles and let toddlers chase and pop them.
6. Water Play
- Materials: Water table or a basin, cups, spoons, and small toys.
- Activity: Splash, pour, and play with water. Add plastic animals or cups for extra fun.
7. Simple Crafts
- Materials: Paper, crayons, stickers, glue.
- Activity: Create simple crafts like paper animals, collages, or greeting cards.
8. Building Blocks
- Materials: Wooden or plastic building blocks.
- Activity: Stack, build, and knock down structures.
9. Story Time
- Materials: Picture books.
- Activity: Read stories aloud and encourage toddlers to look at the pictures and talk about them.
10. Musical Instruments
- Materials: Tambourines, drums, maracas.
- Activity: Explore different sounds and rhythms by playing with various instruments.
11. Dance Party
- Materials: Music player.
- Activity: Play lively music and dance together. Encourage free movement and rhythm.
12. Outdoor Exploration
- Materials: Nature items like leaves, sticks, and stones.
- Activity: Go for a nature walk and collect interesting items. Use them for sorting or simple crafts.
13. Sticker Fun
- Materials: Stickers and paper.
- Activity: Let toddlers place stickers on paper to create their own designs.
14. Finger Painting
- Materials: Non-toxic finger paints, paper.
- Activity: Use fingers to paint and create colorful artwork.
15. Playhouse or Tent Time
- Materials: Playhouse or a makeshift tent (blankets and chairs).
- Activity: Set up a playhouse or tent and use it for imaginative play.
16. Cooking Together
- Materials: Simple ingredients like fruit, bread, or cheese.
- Activity: Help toddlers with simple tasks like spreading butter or adding toppings to make snacks.
17. Puppet Show
- Materials: Puppets or socks.
- Activity: Put on a puppet show using puppets or socks to create characters and stories.
18. Sorting and Matching Games
- Materials: Colored blocks, shapes, or simple cards.
- Activity: Sort items by color, shape, or size, or match similar items together.
19. Simple Puzzles
- Materials: Age-appropriate puzzles.
- Activity: Work on puzzles together to develop problem-solving skills.
20. Obstacle Course
- Materials: Soft pillows, chairs, and blankets.
- Activity: Create a safe indoor obstacle course for climbing, crawling, and jumping.
These activities are meant to be both fun and educational, giving toddlers a chance to learn and grow while enjoying themselves. Feel free to tweak them to fit your child’s interests and whatever materials you have on hand!
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