Entertaining Toddlers

Entertaining Toddlers

Toddlers can be lots of fun or lots of work. They are constantly on the move—exploring, investigating, and copying grown-ups. Their attempts to do more than they can do often lead to frustration with crying, temper tantrums, and even biting. Their attention spans are short and they enjoy frequent activity changes.

Safe Sitter® > Student Resources > Entertainment Ideas > Entertaining Toddlers

Active Play

Build with blocks and knock them down.
Play with action toys they push or pull.
Play with toys that let them play grown-up like telephones, tool sets, and dish sets.
Play outdoors with balls or just go exploring.
Make music with toy instruments.
Play simple games like Hide-and-Seek. Hide so child can see part of you. Beware of safety hazards like electrical outlets, stairs, and streets.
Walk around the house looking for everything that is a particular color or shape.

Quiet Play

Play with soft stuffed animals.
Sing children’s songs and finger games like Itsy-Bitsy Spider.

5 Things to Remember

Toddlers mostly depend on you.
Toddlers are constantly on the move.
Toddlers require constant watching.
Toddlers have short attention spans.
Toddlers enjoy simple games, balls, and puzzles.

Activities Page

Safe Sitter® Essentials classes

In-person Classes

Safe Sitter® Essentials classes are offered by certified Safe Sitter® Instructors across the United States. Use the Find a Class feature on our website to connect with Instructors in your area.

Virtual Classes

Safe Sitter® Essentials is available as a virtual class for interested students. All virtual classes are led by certified Safe Sitter® Instructors and completed using a virtual meeting software program.