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Toddler Workbook Activities: Part. 32

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Finding simple ways to keep toddlers learning at home does not have to involve expensive supplies or complicated prep. These toddler workbook activities were easy to create using paper, markers, crayons, scissors, and dot markers!

Each activity helped us practice a different early learning skill, including shape recognition, letter recognition, color matching, counting, fine motor development, and following directions.

The best part is that every page can be adjusted based on your child’s age, interests, and current learning goals.

Here is the link to my 80 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!

  1. Sketchbook – It doesn’t bleed through even with sharpie or markers.
  2. Dot Markers – Use this for color, number or letter recognition. There is so much you can do with these markers!
  3. Dot Stickers – Use this for color recognition and creative crafting. My toddler loves them!

1. Shape Matching Activity

For the first activity, I drew six different shapes on the page and created matching shape cutouts.

I used a triangle, square, circle, rectangle, diamond, and oval. She placed each cutout on top of the matching shape while we practiced naming each one.

You can also talk about the number of sides, whether the shape has straight or curved lines, and where you might see the shape around your home.

This activity helps toddlers practice:

For younger toddlers, start with two or three familiar shapes. You can add more shapes as they become comfortable with the activity.

2. Four-Part Letter Activity

For the next activity, I divided the page into four sections and used the same letter in each section.

Each box included a different way to practice the letter:

Repeating the same letter in different ways gives toddlers several opportunities to recognize and interact with it.

You can begin with the first letter of your child’s name or choose one letter to focus on each week.

This letter activity supports:

Keep the letters large and easy to see, especially when introducing the activity for the first time.

3. Dot The Bugs Activity

This activity was perfect for practicing colors and using dot markers.

I drew caterpillars, spiders, and butterflies, then added colorful circles throughout each bug. She used matching dot markers to fill in the circles.

You can use just a few colors for younger toddlers or add more colors for an extra challenge.

The circles can also be made larger or smaller depending on your child’s fine motor abilities.

This bug dot marker activity helps with:

You can easily change the theme by drawing animals, fruit, vehicles, flowers, or anything else your toddler enjoys.

4. Dot And Count The Flower Petals

For this activity, I drew one large flower with five big petals.

She chose the dot marker colors she wanted and decorated each petal. We also counted the petals and the dots as she worked.

This was an easy way to combine creativity with early counting practice.

You can ask your toddler to use one color on each petal, create a pattern, or decorate the flower freely.

This flower activity encourages:

You can change the number of petals depending on the numbers your child is currently learning.

5. Find And Color The Circles

For the final activity, I drew several different shapes across the page.

Her job was to look carefully and color only the circles.

This simple activity encouraged her to slow down, scan the page, recognize the correct shape, and follow a specific direction.

You can repeat this activity using any shape. Ask your toddler to color only the squares, triangles, rectangles, diamonds, or ovals.

You can also make the instructions more specific by asking them to color the circles using one particular color.

This activity helps toddlers practice:

Tips For Creating Toddler Workbook Activities

Your drawings do not need to be perfect. Simple shapes and pictures are often easier for toddlers to recognize and complete!

Try using themes your child already enjoys, such as animals, food, transportation, bugs, flowers, or favorite characters.

You can also place the completed pages inside sheet protectors and use washable dry-erase markers. This allows your toddler to repeat the activities without creating new pages each time.

Keep the learning sessions short and follow your child’s interest. Some days they may complete every activity, while other days they may only want to work on one page.

The goal is to make learning feel playful and enjoyable rather than pressured!
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