52 Things To Do With A Toddler
/On January 1 of this year, I announced on my Instagram that I was going to go somewhere or do something new with my son every week of 2017. At first, I had to be intentional about planning an outing or a new activity but eventually, it just became second nature to plan something new and fun to do. But new experiences aren't just fun and games, they are important for helping toddlers build important skills and are also great for speech development. Since we enjoyed our adventures so much, I decided to make a list of 52 things to do with toddlers in the coming year!
Go to the zoo
Go on a hike
Go to a farm
Go to the pet store
Go to a factory
Go to a science museum
Go to the snow
Go to a children's museum
Go to the beach
Paint with vegetables
Go camping
Go to a National or Regional Park
Go to an aquarium
Feed some ducks
Go to an indoor playground
Take a music class
Take a toddler class at a gym
Go on a boat ride
Go to a parade
Visit a Bass Pro Shop
Be in a parade
Make cloud dough
Make homemade play dough
Go to a fair or amusement park
Check out a Koi Pond
Bake something
Make a farm animal sensory bin
Make some maracas
Go on a train ride
Try Zumbini
Make homemade ice cream
Make homemade pizza
Paint rocks
Go to a lake
Make a paper bag book
Go to story time at the library or bookstore
Take a tour of your local fire station
Make a toy car (or train) wash
Make cards for loved ones
Put together a nature box
Go for a toddler-led walk
"Paint" with ice
Make fizzy ice
Go to an animal sanctuary
Play with a box and chalk
Make sock or paper bag puppets
Go to an outdoor concert
Go on a trolley ride
Host a toddler playdate
Do water play with colored water
Make a Build A Bear
Go to a petting zoo