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… |
$16.27 |
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Crayola Washable Kids Paint (6ct), Paint Set for… |
$4.99 |
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CraftyManor 4 Colors Washable Stamp Pad for Kids… |
$6.99 |
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ABEIER Washable Finger Paint for Toddlers, Safe… |
$15.99 |
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AROIC 8PCS Washable Finger Paint for Kids,… |
$7.98 |
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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 100-Piece Magnetic… |
$119.99 |
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MAGNA-TILES microMAGS 26-Piece Travel Magnetic… |
$19.97 |
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Twhanpao Sprunki Figures Magnetic Blocks Set, 1… |
$45.99 |
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PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building… |
$39.99 |
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MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction… |
$49.99 |
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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.
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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Sleep Like a Tiger: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner… |
$11.99 |
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Mel Fell: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner |
$12.95 |
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Waiting: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner |
$10.56 |
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Hot Dog: (Winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal) |
$18.59 |
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Watercress |
$11.29 |
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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!
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Melissa & Doug Building Site Jumbo Jigsaw Floor… |
$14.30 |
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Melissa & Doug Safari Social Jumbo Jigsaw Floor… |
$16.55 |
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Jumbo Floor Puzzle for Kids, Large Jigsaw Puzzles… |
$16.99 |
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Melissa & Doug Safari Wooden Chunky Puzzle – 8… |
$11.97 |
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Toi 6 Packs Large Piece Toddler Jigsaw Puzzles for… |
$19.99 |
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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, 11lb (5kg) Natural Brown Play Sand,… |
$31.82 |
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Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Purple Play Sand, Moldable… |
$13.93 |
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Kinetic Sand, 6lbs Mega Mixin’ Bag with Red,… |
$28.81 |
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Kinetic Sand, 2lbs Pink Play Sand, Moldable… |
$10.99 |
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Kinetic Sand, Castle Containers 10-Color Pack of… |
$19.99 |
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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® Fishin’™ Magnetic Baby and Toddler… |
$7.19 |
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Nuby Floating Octopus Toy with 3 Hoopla Rings -… |
$6.03 |
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Munchkin® Float & Play Bubbles™ Baby and… |
$6.15 |
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KSABVAIA Bath Toys – Bathtub Basketball Hoop for… |
$11.99 |
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Dabble & Dollop Bath Bombs, 100% Natural Bath… |
$24.99 |
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Dabble & Dollop Coconut + Vanilla Body Wash &… |
$29.99 |
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Dabble & Dollop USA Bundle, 3-in-1 Natural Bubble… |
$41.99 |
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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 Classic Rapunzel Princess Dress… |
$44.99 |
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Little Adventures Knight Dressup Costume Vest… |
$16.99 |
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Little Adventures Ice Princess Dress up Costume… |
$44.99 |
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Little Adventures Yellow Beauty Princess Dress Up… |
$44.99 |
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Little Adventures Sleeping Beauty Princess Dress… |
$44.99 |
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InPoTo Superhero Capes for Kids,Heroes Capes and… |
$14.99 |
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Dress Up Toys – Double Side Superhero Capes and… |
$25.65 |
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KARAZZO Superhero Capes Set and Wristbands Kids… |
$23.96 |
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RioRand Kids Superhero Capes Set Toys for Boys… |
$19.99 |
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AnRuk Superhero Capes Set for Kids, Hero Caps and… |
$13.99 |
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