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! 

I spent the better half of 2016 working a LOT. And, of course, I felt guilty about not giving my son my undivided attention 24/7. 🙁 If I want to get where I want to be, then I will have to work just as hard, maybe harder in 2017, but I am determined to have better balance. In an effort to do so, each week I am going to take my son somewhere we've never been or do an in-home activity we've never done. We got an early start yesterday and went to the children's museum. 💙 What is something you've never done with your littles that you can do this week?!?! #momgoals

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1. Go to the zoo

2. Go on a hike

3. Go to a farm

4. Go to the pet store

5. Go to a factory

6. Go to a science museum

7. Go to the snow

8. Go to a children's museum

9. Go to the beach

10. Paint with vegetables

11. Go camping

12. Go to a National or Regional Park

13. Go to an aquarium

14. Feed some ducks

15. Go to an indoor playground

16. Take a music class

17. Take a toddler class at a gym

18. Go on a boat ride

19. Go to a parade

20. Visit a Bass Pro Shop

21. Be in a parade

22. Make cloud dough

23. Make homemade play dough

24. Go to a fair or amusement park

25. Check out a Koi Pond

26. Bake something

27. Make a farm animal sensory bin

28. Make some maracas

29. Go on a train ride

30. Try Zumbini

31. Make homemade ice cream

32. Make homemade pizza

33. Paint rocks

34. Go to a lake

35. Make a paper bag book

36. Go to story time at the library or bookstore

37. Take a tour of your local fire station

38. Make a toy car (or train) wash

39. Make cards for loved ones

40. Put together a nature box

41. Go for a toddler-led walk

42. "Paint" with ice

43. Make fizzy ice

44. Go to an animal sanctuary  

45. Play with a box and chalk

46. Make sock or paper bag puppets

47. Go to an outdoor concert

48. Go on a trolley ride

49. Host a toddler playdate

50. Do water play with colored water

51. Make a Build A Bear

52. Go to a petting zoo