Looking for fun play ideas for your energetic 2-year-old? Here’s a collection of simple at home activities your toddler will love.
Whether it’s arts and crafts, outdoor games, I’ve got lots of ideas for you to keep them busy year round!
Creative Finger Painting Fun
Finger painting brings out the artist in everyone! Kids can let their imaginations run wild with colors and textures. It’s a fun way to express creativity while getting a little messy!
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Crayola Washable Finger Paints (6ct), Toddler… |
$15.61 |
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Melissa & Doug Finger Paint Paper Pad (12 x 18… |
$13.99 |
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AROIC 8PCS Washable Finger Paint for Kids,… |
$7.99 |
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ABEIER Washable Finger Paint for Toddlers, Safe… |
$15.99 |
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Early Learning Kids Paint Kit Washable Finger… |
$19.99 |
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Building with Magnetic Blocks
All of my kids love magnet blocks. The best part is that they stay fun from toddlerhood to big kid.
There are so many magnet blocks to choose from. Some brands even sell themed kits with animals or cars!
I’ve shared some of my favorites below.
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MAGNA-TILES Downhill Duo 40-Piece Magnetic… |
$67.95 |
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MAGNA-TILES Builder XL 50-Piece Magnetic… |
$99.99 |
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PicassoTiles 100 Piece Magnetic Playboards Tiles… | $39.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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MAGNA-TILES Space 32-Piece Magnetic Construction… |
$49.97 |
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PicassoTiles Magnetic Tiles 60pcs Kids Toys… |
$25.99 |
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Sensory Play with Rice and Beans
Using rice and beans for sensory play is a fantastic way to keep kids engaged. They can scoop, pour, and mix different colors while exploring textures. This hands-on activity not only entertains but also helps develop fine motor skills.
This can be simple as putting some colored rice in a bin or ordering a done for you sensory kit like I’ve shared below.
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Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Construction Zone… |
$19.99 |
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LOLO TOYS Sensory Kit for Toddlers and Kids -… |
$34.99 |
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Carolart Pet Sensory bin,Dog and Cat Sandbox for… |
$24.99 |
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Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space Toys… |
$19.99 |
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Ocean&Sand Sensory Bin with Lid, 42 Pcs Sensory… |
$23.98 |
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Interactive Storytime Adventures
Reading together brings joy and laughter. It’s a great way to bond with your toddler while introducing early literacy skills to them as well.
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Mel Fell: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner |
$9.54 |
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Extra Yarn: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner |
$10.81 |
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Big (Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King… |
$10.54 |
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The Gardener (Caldecott Honor Award) |
$10.99 |
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Sleep Like a Tiger: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner… |
$11.99 |
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Exploring Nature Walks
Nature walks are a great way to enjoy the beauty around us. Watching leaves fall and crunch underfoot, touching plants, and seeing animals and bugs can bring simple joy, especially for little ones. So grab your favorite jacket and head outside for some fresh air and fun!
Music and Movement Dance Party
Toddlers love music and dancing with them around the living room is magical. I always put on fun dance music when I’m cooking and cleaning and have impromptu dances with my kids… and they love it!
Simple Puzzles for Problem Solving
Puzzles are a fun way to build problem-solving skills, especially for little ones. As kids fit pieces together, they learn about shapes, colors, and critical thinking. Watching them concentrate is a joy, and it sparks their creativity too!
Outdoor Sandbox Exploration
Sandboxes and kinetic sand play is another great way to have sensory play time with your toddler.
You can get all kinds of colored kinetic sand and use shovels and toys for more fun!
Water Play with Bath Toys
Bath time is the best for playing with your toddler. There are so many cute bath toys you can get and they even have bathtub crayons and toddler safe bath bombs.
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Nuby Wacky Waterworks Pipes Bath Toy – Baby… |
$9.97 |
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Munchkin® Float & Play Bubbles™ Baby and… |
$6.15 |
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Munchkin® Learn™ Bath Letters and Numbers 36pc… |
$4.87 |
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Munchkin® Fishin’™ Magnetic Baby and Toddler… |
$7.98 |
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Nuby Floating Octopus Toy with 3 Hoopla Rings -… |
$7.53 |
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Dabble & Dollop Bath Bombs, 100% Natural Bath… |
$25.00 |
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Dabble & Dollop USA Bundle, 3-in-1 Natural Bubble… |
$45.00 |
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Dabble & Dollop Coconut + Vanilla Body Wash &… |
$35.00 |
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Imaginative Play with Dress-Up Clothes
Honestly dress up clothes are worth their weight in gold. My littles would dress up and entertain themselves for hours. My little girl loved princess dresses from Little Adventures (below). My boys loved superhero masks and capes.
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Little Adventures Ice Princess Dress up Costume… |
$39.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Little Adventures Island Princess with Hair Clip… |
$39.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Little Adventures Alpine Princess Coronation Dress… |
$39.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Little Adventures Classic Rapunzel Princess Dress… |
$39.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Little Adventures Purple Ice Princess Dress Up… |
$39.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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InPoTo Superhero Capes for Kids,Heroes Capes and… |
$14.99 |
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Teuevayl Boys Muscle Chest Dress up Costumes Set… |
$42.99 |
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KARAZZO Superhero Capes Set and Wristbands Kids… |
$29.95 |
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RioRand Kids Superhero Capes Set Toys for Boys… |
$19.99 |
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Dress Up Toys – Superhero Capes and Masks,… |
$25.65 |
Buy on Amazon |
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