8 DIY Toddler Activities That Keep Them Entertained While You Handle Remote Work
Fill a large bin with dry rice, pasta, or beans and hide small toys inside. Give them a spoon and let them dig for treasures!
Provide a notebook and a variety of stickers. Let your toddler create their own sticker story by placing stickers and telling you what’s happening in their "book."
Give them a bowl of water and a paintbrush. Let them "paint" on cardboard, the sidewalk, or a chalkboard—watching the water dry is part of the fun!
Tape strings across a shallow box to create a "spider web" effect. Hide pom-poms inside and challenge them to rescue them using tweezers or their fingers.
Attach zippers, Velcro, light switches, and buttons to a board. Let them explore textures and practice fine motor skills while staying engaged.
Give them a stack of plastic or foam cups and let them build the tallest tower possible—then knock it down and start again!
Tape empty paper towel rolls to the wall at different angles. Let your toddler drop small balls or pom-poms through and watch them roll down.
Cut up colored paper and give them small objects (Legos, buttons, beads) to match and sort by color—great for early learning!