These toddler workbook activities are easy to set up and focus on building early learning skills through fun, hands-on play. Each activity encourages counting, tracing, fine motor work, and name recognition using simple materials that are already in most homes!
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. Counting With Dot Stickers
Supplies:
Dot stickers
White paper
Markers
For this page, write the numbers one through seven and draw a small colored box next to each number. Toddlers match the dot stickers to the correct colored box. This activity helps with number recognition, color matching, and sticker placement.
2. Ripped Paper Apple Craft
Supplies:
Red construction paper
White paper
Glue
Draw an apple outline on paper. Hand toddlers a piece of red construction paper to rip into small pieces. They glue the ripped pieces inside the apple to “fill” it. This builds finger strength and simple gluing skills and can be done with any fruit or vegetable outline.
3. Tracing Christmas Trees
Supplies:
White paper
Markers or crayons
Draw six triangle-shaped Christmas trees. Encourage toddlers to trace around each tree slowly. Tracing helps them practice hand control, focus, and early writing strokes.
4. Ice Cream Scoop Counting
Supplies:
White paper
Dot markers
Markers
Draw six cones with circle scoops on top. Leave the scoops empty so toddlers can dot inside them and count as they go. This supports number recognition, counting, and color awareness in a fun, themed way.
5. Sunshine Name Craft
Supplies:
White or yellow paper
Markers
Glue
Scissors
Draw half a sun with triangle rays. Write one letter of your toddler’s name inside each ray. Create matching triangle cutouts with the same letters. Toddlers match the letters and glue them onto the correct rays. This strengthens name recognition and early letter matching.
Learning Through Play
Activities like these show how much learning can happen through play. With just a few materials, toddlers build real skills while feeling confident and creative. It’s always exciting to see how much they can do when everything is broken down into simple, engaging steps.
