As much as I love outdoor winter fun sometimes we need some fun ideas for indoor winter activities for toddlers. I’ve rounded up loads of fun winter activities, art projects and sensory activities too. These fun indoor winter activities are perfect for rainy days this winter. Find more winter activities for kids here.
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indoor winter activities for toddlers
This is a simple and mess-free winter sensory activity that your toddler will love.
This is perfect for your next snowy day. Simply bring inside a bowl of snow for some painting fun.
This simple lantern is easy enough for a toddler to make and then you can take it on an early evening walk since it gets dark so early right now.
Why not make a simple pine cone bird feeder together so you can support the birds this winter? Simple and fun for toddlers.
Help your toddler to develop the skills needed for writing with this simple writing tray.
This free printable snowman matching game is perfect for toddlers to learn colours. You can make a Busy bag with the printable and take it along to engage your Toddler.
This sensory Bin is so easy to set up and a great way to get the kids to learn about animals in the polar region. You just need a Tub, food colour, water and Styrofoam to make this sensory bin.
There is something amazing about oobleck, and this hot cocoa oobleck is perfect for winter. It smells delicious and is totally taste safe!
If your kids are stuck inside because of the winter weather, have some creative activities on hand to keep the boredom away and stop screen time from getting out of hand. Cut out the pieces of this adorable Build a Snowman printable to have fun creating your own snowmen! Fantastic fun for the cold winter months.
This Winter Snowflake Sensory Bottle will bring the magic of snow to your little one. It's perfect for babies and younger toddlers who are too young for sensory bins. The best thing is that this sensory activity is mess free.
Enjoy the winter snow inside with this adorable cotton ball snowman. This snowman craft includes a printable that you’ll love decorating with the entire family
Build a SNOWMAN Sensory Bag that’s Squishy and Inviting for Kids
It’s a Snowman Sensory Bag with squishy little snowballs that toddlers can move around to build a snowman, grab the template and a plastic bag to make one today!
Develop fine motor skills with this easy snowflake threading activity for toddlers. Perfect for time of year.
Learn how to make taste-safe icebergs for some winter-themed sensory fun. Perfect for babies and toddlers.
How fun are these Paper Plate Polar Bear Twirlers? Hold them high and give them a blow to watch them go, go go!
How cute are these hatching Penguin Chick Puppets? Such a fun and easy Winter craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Winter crafts are great indoor activities for a busy toddler.
A super simple sensory bin for toddlers using cotton balls. This activity is a great way to practice fine motor skills.
This peppermint scented snowflake sensory bin is great for kids who love to scoop and pour. Sensory play is a fun way to spend cold winter days with toddlers.
A bubbling snowman activity, white puffy paint mixture, building with marshmallows and toothpicks, and more, all in winter white.
A super easy snowflake paper plates craft for kids to create. That is great for kids of all ages.
Don't worry if you don't have any snow this winter season, you can make fake snow. Young children will love this pretend snow sensory bin. If you love winter sensory activities then this one is perfect for you.
More simple indoor toddler activities to try this winter
There are loads more simple things that you can do around the house this winter. Have you made a blanket fort for example with some cushions and a blanket between chairs? Toddlers love this and it doesn’t need to be big or complicated. Perhaps you could read some Winter books for toddlers in the den too.
Other great ideas are to play a fun game. There are lots of board games suitable for toddlers and you can even find some with a winter theme like * this one.
I have another post filled with Winter painting ideas for kids which includes many that are simple enough for toddlers so grab the art supplies and see what your toddler can create.
You can find loads more Winter sensory activities for toddlers here.
I hope this post has given you some great ideas for winter activities to enjoy with your toddler this season.
Find all my Seasonal activities for kids here.