This set of workbook activities is all about hands-on learning through play. The focus is on building fine motor skills, strengthening hand-eye coordination, and practicing early concepts like shapes, opposites, numbers, and letters. Each activity is simple to set up, adaptable for different ages, and encourages focus, problem-solving, and pre-writing skills – making them perfect for toddlers!
Here is the link to my 8 week activity guide. I also made matching flashcards for weeks 1-4 and weeks 5-8!
Here are the links to the 3 main supplies I use – other than colored markers!
- Sketchbook – It doesn’t bleed through even with sharpie or markers.
- Dot Markers – Use this for color, number or letter recognition. There is so much you can do with these markers!
- Dot Stickers – Use this for color recognition and creative crafting. My toddler loves them!
1. Recognizing Big and Small Shapes
I cut out five different shapes in different colors, and she glued each one into the correct column labeled “big” or “small.” Since she’s been learning opposites, this was a fun way to reinforce that concept while also practicing shape recognition.
What it challenges: Opposites, sorting, shape recognition, spatial awareness, and fine motor control with gluing.
2. Number Dots
I wrote out the numbers 0–9 on the page and gave her different colored dot stickers with matching numbers written on them. She had to find the right sticker and place it on the correct number. This activity was colorful, engaging, and took some time to finish.
What it challenges: Number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, counting, color recognition, and fine motor strength from peeling and sticking.
3. Tracing Lines
Some lines were straight, others diagonal, and each one led to a dot that she had to carefully connect. She stayed focused while moving her pencil along the lines, which is great early practice for writing skills.
What it challenges: Pre-writing skills, hand control, focus, and visual-motor integration.
4. Dotting the Number 5
Using a black marker, I wrote out the number 5. She used her favorite dot marker to follow the line and “build” the number with colorful dots. This made practicing number formation feel playful and exciting.
What it challenges: Number recognition, number formation, fine motor coordination, and hand-eye control.
5. Finding the Letter
I filled a page with a pool of different letters, and her job was to find the letter B. Instead of circling, she wanted to use her dot marker and had a blast dotting every B she spotted.
What it challenges: Letter recognition, scanning, focus, attention to detail, and hand-eye coordination.
What I love most is how flexible these workbook activities are. If you have a younger toddler, you can make them easier by using fewer shapes, shorter lines, or larger letters. For older toddlers or preschoolers, you can add more shapes, extend the tracing lines, increase the numbers, or add more letters to the mix. These activities grow with your child, making them a simple and adaptable way to keep learning fun at home!
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