If you’re looking for simple, low-prep activities that still cover so many important skills, this set is such a good one. Everything is easy to put together at home and keeps toddlers engaged while learning through play.
Here is the link to my 52 Workbook Activities Guide (workbook focused). I also have an 8 Week Activity Guide (list of themed activities to do at home/outside). 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!
Here’s exactly how I set up each activity.
Activity 1: Counting the Flowers
For this activity, I drew 5 flower pots, each with a different number of flowers inside (between 1–9). Then I cut out brown construction paper pots and wrote numbers 1–9 on them.
My toddler had to count the flowers in each pot, find the matching number and glue the correct numbered pot with it. This is such a great hands-on way to practice counting and number recognition!
Skills practiced:
- Fine motor skills
- Counting
- Number recognition
- One-to-one correspondence
Activity 2: Dot Matching Lines
I drew a circle and placed dot stickers all around it, making sure each one had a matching pair across from it. She connected the matching dots by drawing lines across the circle.
Simple, but so effective for building early writing skills!
Skills practiced:
- Matching
- Hand-eye coordination
- Fine motor skills
- Pre-writing line practice
Activity 3: Build the Homes with Shapes
I drew 3 homes and cut out different shapes using construction paper – triangle, square, rectangle, trapezoid. She used the shapes to build each home by matching and glueing them to the correct spots.
Skills practiced:
- Shape recognition
- Spatial awareness
- Problem-solving
- Fine motor skills
Activity 4: Color Code Letter Coloring
I wrote three different letters all over the page and circled them. At the top, I created a color key:
- B = green
- C = pink
- D = blue
She colored each letter based on the code. You can do any number or letter you want!
Skills practiced:
- Letter recognition
- Following directions
- Color recognition
- Focus
Activity 5: Tracing Shapes
This one is always a favorite. I quickly drew a few basic shapes and had her trace them. It takes seconds to set up and is such an easy win when you need something quick.
Skills practiced:
- Fine motor control
- Pre-writing skills
- Shape familiarity
Final Thoughts
These activities are quick to prep, easy to rotate, and perfect for keeping toddlers engaged while building foundational skills. I love mixing cutting, gluing, matching, and tracing so it always feels fun and not repetitive.
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