What are some indoor activities for two year olds?
How do I entertain my preschooler when I’m stuck inside? I’ve collected 75+ indoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers that you will love!
I love to have a list of simple indoor activities that I can pull together pretty quickly on days when the weather is bad or too hot or we just can’t get outside. All of these indoor activities are easy to set up and use materials you probably already have around your house (or you could get easily).
Easy Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Organized themed lists are my favorite! These indoor activities are organized into five different categories so that you can scan the list and find the type of idea that you’re looking for.
- Movement activities
- Simple art ideas
- Sensory bins
- Fine motor activities
- Science activities
Scroll down to the activity that looks interesting to you and click on the title to head over for the full tutorial! I gathered activity ideas from my website along with a few from my favorite creative friends for this awesome list of indoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers!
Indoor Movement Activities
These indoor movement ideas get kids moving, learning, and building their muscles!
Pom Pom Push Indoor Game by Toddler Approved
Indoor Croquet by Toddler Approved
Balloon Tennis by Toddler Approved
Ball Launch Activity by Toddler Approved
Tape Balance Beam by Toddler Approved
Number Tunnels by Toddler Approved
Movement Stick Game by Toddler Approved
Number Hop by Toddler Approved
Tape Shape Matching Game by Toddler Approved
Circuit Training by Toddler Approved
Scavenger Hunts by Toddler Approved
RELATED: Want a simple plan filled with toddler activities? Check out our Year of Play ebook with 12 activity calendars for kids!
Simple Indoor Art Ideas
Art doesn’t need lot of prep or complicated materials. These quick to set up art ideas help kids have fun creating inside!
Painting on Ice by Toddler Approved
Puffy Paint by Toddler Approved
Colorful Salt Painting by Toddler Approved
Rainbow Spin Art by Toddler Approved
Shaving Cream Heart Art by Toddler Approved
Scrape Painting Art by Toddler Approved
Ice Painting by Toddler Approved
Giant Name Art by Toddler Approved
Shape Art by Toddler Approved
Q-Tip Painting by Toddler Approved
Painting in a box by Toddler Approved
Under the Table Art by Toddler Approved
Sticker Heart Art by Toddler Approved
Muffin Tin Print Art by Toddler Approved
Foil Art by Toddler Approved
Snow Trucks Art by Toddler Approved
Decorate a Stuffed animal house by Toddler Approved
Edible Painting by Toddler Approved
Paper Towel Snowflakesby Toddler Approved
RELATED: Love to paint? Try these other creative ways to paint with toddlers.
Indoor Sensory Bins
I love sensory play because it can be a great calming activity when you’re stuck inside! Kids get to use their senses as they explore. There are so many exciting materials that you can introduce to your kids! Here are a few of our favorites.
RELATED: Need more easy boredom busters for kids? We’ve got so many your kids will love!
Cornmeal sensory binby Toddler Approved
Monster ice sensory binby Toddler Approved
Volcano egg sensory binby Toddler Approved
Penguin ice play binby Toddler Approved
Lemon Sensory bin by Days with Grey
Music sensory binby Toddler Approved
Trucks and Oats binby Toddler Approved
Alphabet Bean Binby Toddler Approved
Apple foam binby Toddler Approved
Nature Sensory Bin by Happily Ever Mom
Pete the Cat Sensory binby Toddler Approved
Name sensory binby Toddler Approved
Construction Sensory Bin by Active Littles
Lego sensory binby Toddler Approved
Bug sensory binby Toddler Approved
Wash your hands sensory binby Toddler Approved
Indoor Fine Motor Activities
Water is one of the absolute best play materials! There are so many fun ways to play with water. Here are a few creative ways to use water inside!
RELATED: Love fine motor activities? Here are 10 more awesome water ideas for toddlers.
Salt Trayby Toddler Approved
Connect the dot heartsby Toddler Approved
Car Sticker Wheels Activityby Toddler Approved
Sorting Card Drop by Busy Toddler
Colorful Rainbow Hair Bead Activityby Toddler Approved
Connect the Stickersby Toddler Approved
Fall Cutting Trayby Toddler Approved
Kinetic Sand Rainbow by And Next Comes L
Playdough Faces Activityby Toddler Approved
Sticker Name Activityby Toddler Approved
Spring Cutting Trayby Toddler Approved
Toddler Color Pick by Days with Grey
Lion Cutting Craftby Toddler Approved
Sticker Match Gameby Toddler Approved
Baby Doll Haircuts by Happy Toddler Playtime
Alphabet Connect the Dotsby Toddler Approved
Cutting Practice by Days with Grey
Indoor Science Activities
Science projects are always big hits for toddlers and preschoolers. There are so many ways you can explore science concepts and materials inside. I can’t want to show you some of my favorites!
Magic Milk by Toddler Approved
Giant Indoor Baking Soda Science by Toddler Approved
Oil and Water Experiment by Toddler Approved
Fizzy Drips by Toddler Approved
Jello and Vinegar Experiment by Fun-A-Day
Sink or Float Bin by Toddler Approved
Salt Painting by Toddler Approved
Bathtub Boat Making by Toddler Approved
Homemade Bubble Blower by Toddler Approved
Fizzy Rock Science by Toddler Approved
Pepper and Soap Science by Coffee Cups & Crayons
Fizzy Ice by Toddler Approved
Lego Ice Excavation by Toddler Approved
Oobleck by Toddler Approved
Hidden Colors by Busy Toddler
Giant Rain clouds by Toddler Approved
Nature Sink & Float by My Bored Toddler
Alphabet Cookie Cutter Science by Toddler Approved
RELATED: Need more easy science ideas? These simple science projects are fun all year long.
Your kids will love these amazing indoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers! Do you have any other favorites we should include on our list? Tell us in the comments below.
