We’ve all been there waking up in the morning, sceptical of how to fill the day with engaging activities for our little ones. The toys are scattered all around, and there’s that nagging thought: “How can I keep them away from screen time today?”
The fact is, that engaging play is one of the best ways to charge up your child’s development while having fun together. Whether it’s strengthening cognitive skills, boosting motor abilities, or encouraging social interaction, playtime is important for helping little minds grow. And the best part is It’s the perfect bonding experience, too!
So, if you're wondering how to turn those scattered toys and creative chaos into something magical we are here to guide you. In this blog, we’ll explore simple yet effective activities that are not only fun but also support your child’s growth and help you both connect in meaningful ways.

Let’s jump into some exciting learning and laughter! 

Activities for Toddlers

1. Stamp It, Print It
Do you know that you can turn an old bangle or a simple veggie from your kitchen into a magical art tool? Get ready for a fun-filled stamping adventure with your little artist! 

Things to be added

• An old bangle or sliced veggies
• Bowl filled with Dabble finger paints
• Dabble Art roll

Recipe for the fun adventure

• Take an old bangle or a sliced vegetable like okra, potatoes, or bell peppers 

• Dip it into a bowl filled with a dabble of Finger Paints

• Now, press it onto a sheet of paper, you can also the dabble art roll and watch your little one make fun shapes 

• Your little one can explore different textures and patterns as okra makes tiny flowers, bell peppers create heart shapes, and bangles form perfect circles. 

• Let them mix and match colours by dipping the veggies or bangles in more than one colour.

Takeaways

• This simple activity not only sparks creativity but also helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 

• Plus, it’s a mess-friendly way to turn everyday objects into art tools! 
  

2. Let’s Paint and Race!
Who said cars are just for zooming? Today, we will turn into tiny paintbrushes! Get ready for a super fun Car Paint Race that combines creativity with play.

Things to be needed

• Toy Cars

• Dabble Art Roll

• Bowl or Plate filled with Dabble Fingerpaints

Recipe for the fun adventure!

• Take a long art roll and spread it on the floor. 

• Hand over a few toy cars to your little one and let them dip the wheels into Dabble Fingerpaints. 

• Now, the fun begins!..... Race the painted cars across the paper and watch colourful tracks appear! 

• From zigzags to swirls, each race leaves behind a beautiful pattern of its own.

Takeaways
This Car Paint Race activity not only adds excitement to painting but also helps develop hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and colour recognition. It’s a great way to mix art with movement because creativity should never stand still! 🎨✨

3. Sensory Fun with Colorful Rice & Pasta!
Let’s turn rice and pasta into a colourful, squishy adventure! This simple sensory bin activity is perfect for little hands to explore textures and colours while having a blast.

Things to be needed

• Bowl of Rice or pasta

• Dabble Fingerpaints

• Ziplock bag or Jar for colour Mixing

• Bin 

Recipe for the fun adventure!

• Take a bowl of pasta or rice and place it in a ziplock bag. 

• Divide the Rice or pasta 

• Add a few drops of Dabble Finger Paints, then seal the bag tightly.

• You can use multiple colours for this activity

• Let your toddler squish, shake, and mix the contents until the rice or pasta is fully coated in paint. 

• You can also use a jar or bottle with a lid and let your little one shake it up! 

• Once the rice or pasta is all colourful, hide letter or their favourite toys in the bin

• Let them dive into the fun sensory bin activity! 

Takeaways
With the Sensory Bin activity, toddlers can explore the textures, feel the different shapes, and even sort the coloured pasta into piles. This activity is perfect for sensory exploration, helping develop fine motor skills and colour recognition.

4. Mix It Up – Let’s Create New Colors!
Who doesn’t love a little colour magic? This simple colour-mixing activity lets your toddler become a mini scientist, exploring how different colours combine to make brand-new ones!

Things to be needed

• Glasses filled with water

• Fingerpaints

• Dropper

Recipe for the fun adventure!

• Start by filling a few glasses with water and adding a few drops of different colours, like yellow in one, blue in another, and so on. 

• Give your toddler a dropper and a clear glass of water. 

• Now, let them experiment by mixing different colours.

• For example, try yellow and blue to make green, or red and blue to make purple! 

Takeaways
This fun experiment not only teaches colour theory but also helps develop fine motor skills, focus, and the joy of discovery. It’s also a playful way to introduce the magic of mixing colours, watch out, future artists!

5. Roll, Stick, Create – A Paper Art Adventure!
Get ready for a fun-filled paper-rolling activity that brings colours, creativity, and tiny hands together! 

Things to be needed

• Colour Paper

• Dabble Glue

• White paper with drawings 

Recipe for the fun adventure!

• Hand your little one colourful paper sheets and let them roll them up into small paper balls. Secure them with glue or tape, and then let the real fun begin! 

• Give them large shaped drawings it could be a heart, a rainbow, or even their favourite shape. 

• Now, watch as they fill the entire drawing by sticking their colourful paper rolls with the help of Dabble Glue inside, creating a vibrant, 3D artwork

• The Paper Art activity is perfect for building fine motor skills, strengthening hand muscles, and boosting creativity.
  

6. Playdough
Let’s make soft, colourful play dough using simple kitchen ingredients! This easy DIY recipe is a perfect sensory activity for little hands to squish, roll, and shape while exploring colours and textures

Things to be needed

• Wheat flour

• Salt

• Cream of Tartar

• Oil

• Warm water

• Mixing Bowl

• Dabble Fingerpaints

Recipe for the fun adventure!

• Take a bowl, add 1 cup of Wheat flour, ½ cup of salt, 1 spoon of cream of tartar, 2 spoons of oil

• Add warm water gradually while mixing the ingredients well, to form a soft dough

• Divide it into small portion the dough into portions.

• Add different Dabble Fingerpaints colours to each portion and knead well until the colour blends in perfectly

• Your homemade, non-toxic play dough is ready to roll, squish, and create!

• Let your Kids explore this safe playdough
  

Conclusion
As we all know as parents or caregivers, playtime can sometimes feel like a challenge when we’re looking for ways to engage our toddlers while distracting from screens. But it's not only about distracting them, play is an essential tool for your child’s growth, from cognitive and motor skills to building social connections. These simple yet fun activities not only help provide valuable learning opportunities but also help develop a bond that lasts a lifetime. Whether it’s through art, sensory play, or colour mixing, these activities offer a perfect mix of creativity, fun, and development. So, next time if you’re wondering what to do, grab the toys, mix some colors, and enjoy the joy of learning together!