Toddler Art – Fun & Engaging Process Art Activities for Toddlers

These 50+ fun and engaging toddler art ideas include painting, sculpture, collage, and action art. Plus there are lots of sensory and other creative activities for toddlers and other young children!

Here at The Artful Parent, we often receive requests for art ideas for toddlers and creative activities for toddlers.

Toddlers are known for their high energy and short attention spans, along with their amazing ability to quickly acquire new skills; often after much persistence and with big, proud smiles at their accomplishments.

If you’re looking for art activities for toddlers and ways to connect with the child in your life, look no further!

Toddler Art Ideas

7 Process Art Activities for Toddlers, 5 BEST Toddler Art Activities and 5 Low Mess Creative Activities for Kids are all great starting points if you’re looking for ideas for toddler art projects.

Below are some of our tried and true favorites for exploring arts and crafts for toddlers.

Many of these toddler art activities fall under process art, a way of encouraging exploration and experimentation with new materials or methods.

Painting Activities for Toddlers

These painting ideas work well with kids of all ages, toddlers included! Open-ended art activities that kids can try over and over again!

Action Art for Toddlers

Action art is such a fun way for toddlers to move around AND make beautiful art. These ideas are great for encouraging exploration!

Nature Arts & Crafts for Toddlers

Go on a nature walk and gather flowers, leaves and pinecones to try out these wonderful nature art activities for toddlers.

Sculpture Art for Toddlers

3-D Art is so exciting for young kids. These sculpture ideas for kids are sure to be a hit!

Playdough & Clay Activities for Toddlers

Clay and playdough provide a wonderful tactile experience for young children. Here are some fun ideas to incorporate with the materials next time around.

Sensory Activities for Toddlers

Try any of these toddler activities to engage all the senses! These sensory activities are fun opportunities for kids to squish, squeeze, splash, manipulate, and experiment with a variety of materials.

Printmaking for Toddlers

Printmaking is an exciting art activity for toddlers and adults alike as paint transfers to an entirely new surface!

Collage Art for Toddlers

Toddlers love collaging materials! These toddler art activities help develop fine motor skills and are so fun for toddlers.

Toddler Art + Travel

Are you looking for screen-free travel ideas to engage your toddler while traveling? Try making your own art kit or check out our art ideas for travel with kids:

Thinking about Starting an Art Group?

Are you considering starting your own art group for kids? Here are some great tips and information for how to go about it.

Or Need Some Toddler Art Ideas for Play Dates?

Art + friends is a wonderful combination! Here are simple, easy ideas for art activities for toddlers to do together.

Not sure what materials to start with? Check out our 25 Best Art Materials for Kids and be sure to sign-up for a free PDF Download of Top 10 Art Materials for Toddlers!

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