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… |
$16.22 |
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ABEIER Washable Finger Paint for Toddlers, Safe… |
$15.99 |
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Melissa & Doug Finger Paint Paper Pad (12 x 18… | $28.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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AROIC 8PCS Washable Finger Paint for Kids,… |
$7.99 |
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Crayola Washable Finger Paint Station, Less Mess… |
$22.49 |
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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 Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction… |
$49.99 |
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MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Magnetic… |
$119.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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MAGNA-TILES Builder 32-Piece Magnetic Construction… |
$39.99 |
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MAGNA-TILES Forest Animals 25-Piece Magnetic… |
$38.71 |
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MAGNA-TILES Storage Bin & Interactive Play-Mat,… |
$24.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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… |
$14.97 |
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LOLO TOYS Sensory Kit for Toddlers and Kids -… |
$34.99 |
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Klever Kits Construction Sensory Bin for Toddlers… |
$25.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Ocean&Sand Sensory Bin with Lid, 42 Pcs Sensory… |
$23.98 |
Buy on Amazon |
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FIIOEOY Snow Sensory Bin, Play Sand Kit for Kids… |
$26.86 |
Buy on Amazon |
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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Big (Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King… |
$10.54 |
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The Lion & the Mouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) |
$11.20 |
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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 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Where the Wild Things Are: A Caldecott Award… |
$12.49 |
Buy on Amazon |
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!
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Melissa & Doug Building Site Jumbo Jigsaw Floor… |
$12.99 |
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Melissa & Doug Busy Barn Shaped Jumbo Jigsaw Floor… |
$10.99 |
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Jumbo Floor Puzzle for Kids Animal Jigsaw Large… |
$25.99 |
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QUOKKA Giant Floor Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-6 – 2×3… |
$22.49 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Zeoddler Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers, 8 Pack… |
$7.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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!
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Kinetic Sand, 3.25lbs Beach Play Sand, Moldable… |
$15.25 |
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Kinetic Sand, Ultimate Sandisfying Set with 2lbs… |
$17.49 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Kinetic Sand, Construction Site Folding Sandbox… |
$22.49 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Kinetic Sand Scents, Ice Cream Treats Playset with… |
$9.49 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Kinetic Sand, 6lbs Mega Mixin’ Bag with Red,… |
$29.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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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Dabble & Dollop Bath Bombs, 100% Natural Bath… |
$25.00 |
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Dabble & Dollop USA Bundle, 3-in-1 Natural Bubble… |
$45.00 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Dabble & Dollop Coconut + Vanilla Body Wash &… |
$35.00 |
Buy on Amazon |
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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InPoTo Superhero Capes for Kids,Heroes Capes and… |
$14.24 |
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KARAZZO Superhero Capes Set and Wristbands Kids… |
$19.95 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Dress Up Toys – Double Side Superhero Capes and… |
$25.65 |
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Teuevayl Boys Muscle Chest Dress up Costumes Trunk… |
$36.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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Roko Toys for 3-10 Year Old Boys, Superhero Capes… |
$21.99 |
Buy on Amazon |
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