52 Things to Do With Toddlers at Home

Updated January 12, 2023

These easy toddler activities will provide you with inspiration for keeping that bundle of energy entertained at home after you feel like you’ve run out of ideas.

The good news is that even though our tots are always on the go, they are also captivated by the simplest things. So, it's not hard to come up with ways to keep toddlers busy - it's just that keeping up with them is another matter entirely!

What are your go-to ideas for keeping your toddler entertained at home? Share them below so we can add them to the list, and find more inspiration for all ages on our list of indoor activities for kids!

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Sensory Play

Kelly R. said: Break out the Play Doh, kinetic sand, aqua beads, or your family's favorite sensory toys and start squishing.

Tidy Up

Alexandra F. said: The awesome thing about toddlers is that they can find fun in almost anything - even cleaning up! Especially if you throw a silly song into the mix ("clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere, clean up, clean up, everybody do your share") putting toys aways and tidying up can be one of the most helpful things to do with toddlers.

Simon Says

Alexandra F. said: This is a great game to help toddlers practice following directions, as well as their listening skills. It's also a great game to play over video chat with Grandma or Grandpa!

DIY Bowling

Kelly R. said: Find something around the house that you have a good number of to repurpose as bowling pins - empty puffs containers, water bottles, tissue boxes, toilet paper. Arrange them either in a bowling setup or as a simple pyramid, depending on what you use. Let your toddler roll a play ball to knock them down, and make sure he helps set them up again!

Hide and Seek

Alexandra F. said: This classic kids game is especially well suited for playing inside with toddlers and preschoolers, as you can control the environment a bit more than when you are in a larger outdoor space. And, toddlers love the thrill of finding, and being found!

Have a Puppet Show

Alexandra F. said: Break out the puppets, stuffed animals or favorite dolls and act out a classic picture book or nursery rhyme. Or follow along as your toddler makes up her own story!

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Mess Free Coloring

Alexandra F. said: We love our Melissa & Doug Water Wow coloring books, and there are lots of other similar products available to keep toddlers busy at home. It's fun to see the colors appear with just a little water, and you don't need to worry about getting paint or marker everywhere. These are great travel toys, too.