Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

What are some indoor activities for two year olds? How do I entertain my preschooler when I’m stuck inside? I’ve collected 75+ indoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers that you will love!

I love to have a list of simple indoor activities that I can pull together pretty quickly on days when the weather is bad or too hot or we just can’t get outside. All of these indoor activities are easy to set up and use materials you probably already have around your house (or you could get easily).

Easy Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Organized themed lists are my favorite! These indoor activities are organized into five different categories so that you can scan the list and find the type of idea that you’re looking for.

Movement activities
Simple art ideas
Sensory bins
Fine motor activities
Science activities

Scroll down to the activity that looks interesting to you and click on the title to head over for the full tutorial! I gathered activity ideas from my website along with a few from my favorite creative friends for this awesome list of indoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers!

Indoor Movement Activities

These indoor movement ideas get kids moving, learning, and building their muscles!

Pom Pom Push Indoor Game by Toddler Approved

Indoor Croquet by Toddler Approved

Balloon Tennis by Toddler Approved

Ball Launch Activity by Toddler Approved

Tape Balance Beam by Toddler Approved

Number Tunnels by Toddler Approved

Movement Stick Game by Toddler Approved

Number Hop by Toddler Approved

Tape Shape Matching Game by Toddler Approved

Circuit Training by Toddler Approved

Scavenger Hunts by Toddler Approved

RELATED: Want a simple plan filled with toddler activities? Check out our Year of Play ebook with 12 activity calendars for kids!

Simple Indoor Art Ideas

Art doesn’t need lot of prep or complicated materials. These quick to set up art ideas help kids have fun creating inside!

Painting on Ice by Toddler Approved

Puffy Paint by Toddler Approved

Colorful Salt Painting by Toddler Approved

Rainbow Spin Art by Toddler Approved

Shaving Cream Heart Art by Toddler Approved

Scrape Painting Art by Toddler Approved

Ice Painting by Toddler Approved

Giant Name Art by Toddler Approved

Shape Art by Toddler Approved

Q-Tip Painting by Toddler Approved

Painting in a box by Toddler Approved

Under the Table Art by Toddler Approved

Sticker Heart Art by Toddler Approved

Muffin Tin Print Art by Toddler Approved

Foil Art by Toddler Approved

Snow Trucks Art by Toddler Approved

Decorate a Stuffed animal house by Toddler Approved

Edible Painting by Toddler Approved

Paper Towel Snowflakes by Toddler Approved

RELATED: Love to paint? Try these other creative ways to paint with toddlers.

Indoor Sensory Bins

I love sensory play because it can be a great calming activity when you’re stuck inside! Kids get to use their senses as they explore. There are so many exciting materials that you can introduce to your kids! Here are a few of our favorites.

RELATED: Need more easy boredom busters for kids? We’ve got so many your kids will love!

Cornmeal sensory bin by Toddler Approved

Monster ice sensory bin by Toddler Approved

Volcano egg sensory bin by Toddler Approved

Penguin ice play bin by Toddler Approved

Lemon Sensory bin by Days with Grey

Music sensory bin by Toddler Approved

Trucks and Oats bin by Toddler Approved

Alphabet Bean Bin by Toddler Approved

Apple foam bin by Toddler Approved

Nature Sensory Bin by Happily Ever Mom

Pete the Cat Sensory bin by Toddler Approved

Name sensory bin by Toddler Approved

Construction Sensory Bin by Active Littles

Lego sensory bin by Toddler Approved

Bug sensory bin by Toddler Approved

Wash your hands sensory bin by Toddler Approved

Indoor Fine Motor Activities

Water is one of the absolute best play materials! There are so many fun ways to play with water. Here are a few creative ways to use water inside!

RELATED: Love fine motor activities? Here are 10 more awesome water ideas for toddlers.

Salt Tray by Toddler Approved

Connect the dot hearts by Toddler Approved

Car Sticker Wheels Activity by Toddler Approved

Sorting Card Drop by Busy Toddler

Colorful Rainbow Hair Bead Activity by Toddler Approved

Connect the Stickers by Toddler Approved

Fall Cutting Tray by Toddler Approved

Kinetic Sand Rainbow by And Next Comes L

Playdough Faces Activity by Toddler Approved

Sticker Name Activity by Toddler Approved

Spring Cutting Tray by Toddler Approved

Toddler Color Pick by Days with Grey

Lion Cutting Craft by Toddler Approved

Sticker Match Game by Toddler Approved

Baby Doll Haircuts by Happy Toddler Playtime

Alphabet Connect the Dots by Toddler Approved

Cutting Practice by Days with Grey

Indoor Science Activities

Science projects are always big hits for toddlers and preschoolers. There are so many ways you can explore science concepts and materials inside. I can’t want to show you some of my favorites!