Fun Activities for Toddlers

All parents are eager to see their babies walk and run, but when the kids actually start walking, handling them becomes a task for parents! Till the age of 3 - 4, kids generally have fully acquired the art of walking and running, now they are eager to use it, that is why they run throughout the day without getting bored. And when they get tired, they do not believe in resting, they need some activity that can entertain them. If parents fail to engage them in an activity, they will either run behind their parents or experiment with any objects of the house they come across! Both these activities are obviously not favorable for the parents, so they have to think of some fun activities for toddlers. Activities for toddlers should be such that the kiddies can perform on their own, which are safe and do not require parents' help! The following mentioned activities are exactly like that.

Indoor Activities for Toddlers

You can engage the little tots in these babies and toddlers activities when the whether is unfavorable for going out or you are busy.

Fun with Balls: This is one of the basic activities which is not only fun but also an important gross motor activity for toddlers. All you need for this activity is number of balls of different sizes and colors. Throw the ball a few meters away and ask the child to bring it back to you. Crawling and walking towards the ball, bending down to pick and standing upright, are the activities which will strengthen the muscles of the child. It will also help in building the coordination between hands and eyes.

Playdough: This is one of the popular fun activities for toddlers at home. Buy lots of playdough for the kids, just make sure the brand you choose is safe for them. Make few easy things out of the dough like balls, flat ovals, sticks etc. from the playdough so that the kids understand what they are supposed to do with it. Once they observe you making things out of playdough, they will learn it themselves. You can also buy playdough sets, they are colorful and safe. This toddler activity at home will also help to strengthen the hand muscles.

Dance: Toddlers all over the world love to dance. This is also the right age to teach them to respond to music and also some easy dance steps. Pick some kids dance numbers and some good dance songs and start dancing, the kids will follow you automatically! You can even have a dance hour everyday, wherein you can introduce to different kinds of music and dance steps. After a few days, you will observe that the kids have developed their own taste in music!

Outdoor Activities for Toddlers

Toddlers cannot play on big slides and nor can they fit in those huge swings, so you have to find some activities that they can enjoy when outdoors. The following are outdoor activities for toddlers and kids.

Water Painting: Water painting is one of the most fun summer activities for preschoolers. All you need for this activity is bucket full of water. When you are outdoors, keep a bucket of water near a wall. The kid love to make shapes out of water and to draw on walls, bucket of water will help them do both the things! You can also give them sidewalk chalks instead of water.

Digging Out Treasure: Which kid won't like to dug in the mud and discover a tiny treasure trunk! So the idea is to make small cardboard boxes, fill them with chocolates, colored pebbles etc. hide these boxes underground. Give the little kiddies small spades to dig. When they find out the boxes they will be very excited!

Blowing Bubbles: On a bright sunny day, you can enjoy the fun activity of blowing bubbles! You will get ready-made bubble mix at any retail store, you can even make one at home. Catching the bubbles can be a great outdoor game for toddlers and preschoolers.

These were some of the fun activities for toddlers. Besides these activities, you can also try tree planting, kids' art activities, hide and seek, etc.