Toddler

easy, low-prep, and engaging activities for toddlers

Ice Painting Toddler Activity

This ice painting toddler activity is a fun way for kids to paint!    This ice painting toddler activity is easy to prep and so much fun! All you need is an ice cube tray, paint, and some toys for this activity. If your toddler loves to paint – you should try ice painting.  This activity is a huge hit with my toddlers (since they love painting). I added toys for the handles since it makes them easier to grip for toddlers. Plus I didn’t have any popsicle sticks and they definitely need some sort of…

Sensory Bins for Toddlers

Looking for easy and simple sensory bins for toddlers? Sensory play is so fun and offers so many benefits for kids.  This sensory bins for toddlers are all easy to set up and many are taste safe. My toddler twins started doing sensory bins around 18 months old.  Sensory play naturally happens throughout your child’s day – they take a bubble bath, pick the grass, scoop up dirt, etc.  But sometimes for fun I like to set up sensory bins to keep my toddlers entertained and playing independently so I can get things done around…

Outdoor Preschool Shape Activity

Looking for a fun outdoor preschool shape activity?   This outdoor preschool shape activity is hands-on and engaging for toddlers and pre-k kids! All you need for this shape activity is some chalk and a small outdoor area. This activity combines math skills and gross motor skills in one simple activity. There are many ways to differentiate this activity depending on your child’s skill level. For toddlers just learning about shapes, you can do this activity together.  Toddlers can color the shapes or trace them. You can first model for them how to do…