Activities for toddlers: fun ideas at home and near you
The best activities for toddlers combine movement, sound and play: singing action songs, dancing, playing simple instruments, sensory play and outdoor exploring. A weekly toddler class adds routine and a chance to socialise.
Music and movement
Action songs like ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’ and ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ help toddlers practise balance, coordination and new words. Stop-and-start dancing games build listening skills.
Homemade instruments
A pan and wooden spoon, a sealed bottle of rice or a box of pasta make great shakers and drums. Play fast and slow, loud and quiet, and let your toddler copy you.
Sensory and outdoor play
Water play, playdough, leaf hunts and puddle jumping all help toddlers explore textures and build confidence.
Toddler classes near you
Rhythm Time toddler classes (14 months to 3 years) bring music, movement, instruments and props together in a weekly session with other local families.