12-24 Months Activities

Curious Investigators

Toddlers at this age are natural investigators! They love to explore how things work through hands-on experimentation. Our activities encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and motor skill development.

Developmental Milestones (12-24 Months)

Walking independently

Beginning to run

Climbing stairs with support

Using simple words and gestures

Following simple instructions

Showing independence

Exploring cause and effect

Developing hand preference

Recommended Activities

Sensory Bins
Duration: 20-30 minutes

Containers filled with rice, pasta, or water beads for scooping, pouring, and exploring.

Benefits:

  • Fine motor skills
  • Sensory exploration
  • Concentration
  • Hand-eye coordination

Materials Needed:

  • Large container
  • Rice or pasta
  • Scoops and cups
  • Small toys to hide
Stacking and Pouring
Duration: 25-35 minutes

Water play with cups, funnels, and containers for endless pouring fun.

Benefits:

  • Cause and effect
  • Problem-solving
  • Motor skills
  • Mathematical concepts

Materials Needed:

  • Various sized cups
  • Funnels
  • Water table or tub
  • Towels
Simple Art Projects
Duration: 20-30 minutes

Finger painting, stamping, and simple crafts with washable materials.

Benefits:

  • Creativity
  • Self-expression
  • Fine motor skills
  • Color recognition

Materials Needed:

  • Washable paints
  • Large paper
  • Stamps
  • Smocks
Musical Instruments
Duration: 15-25 minutes

Drums, shakers, and simple instruments for rhythm and sound exploration.

Benefits:

  • Rhythm development
  • Auditory skills
  • Gross motor skills
  • Self-expression

Materials Needed:

  • Drums
  • Shakers
  • Bells
  • Rhythm sticks
Playdough Exploration
Duration: 20-30 minutes

Soft, homemade playdough for squishing, rolling, and creating.

Benefits:

  • Hand strength
  • Creativity
  • Sensory input
  • Focus

Materials Needed:

  • Homemade playdough
  • Cookie cutters
  • Rolling pins
  • Safe tools
Nature Sensory Walk
Duration: 30-45 minutes

Outdoor exploration collecting leaves, sticks, and natural materials.

Benefits:

  • Gross motor skills
  • Nature connection
  • Vocabulary building
  • Curiosity

Materials Needed:

  • Collection basket
  • Outdoor space
  • Magnifying glass
  • Camera

Safety First

Supervise all activities closely

Use non-toxic, washable materials

Keep small objects out of reach

Provide age-appropriate tools

Create a safe, contained play space

Be prepared for quick cleanup

Ready to Get Messy?

Book a session with our expert team and watch your toddler explore and learn!