If you’ve got a toddler under two, you know how wild screen time can get. A few minutes on the phone or tablet can quickly turn into a full-blown tantrum — and let’s be honest, too much screen time at this age can affect their creativity, focus, and even social skills. I’ve been there, and that’s why I started looking for fun, creative, and simple crafts that my little one can do — with my help, of course!
These activities aren’t just about keeping them busy; they help build fine motor skills, creativity, and most importantly, give you quality time together. And the best part? No screens involved.
So here’s a list of toddler-friendly crafts that use paper, felt, and basic supplies. I’ve organized them around different themes like Easter, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and more.
🐰 Easter Crafts
- Paper Bunny Ears: Cut out bunny ears from colored paper and let your toddler stick cotton balls on them. So simple, but they love it!
- Easter Egg Collage: Pre-cut egg shapes from paper and let your toddler decorate them with felt pieces or stickers.
- Egg Carton Chicks: Paint egg cartons yellow, add googly eyes, and you’ve got a cute little chick army.
❤️ Valentine’s Day Crafts
- Heart Stamping: Cut sponges into heart shapes, dip in safe paint, and stamp away. Instant adorable results!
- Handprint Heart Cards: Press your toddler’s handprints in paint to form hearts — perfect for grandparents or friends.
- Felt Love Bugs: Cut felt hearts and let your little one stick them on paper to create tiny “love bugs.”
👩👦 Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Crafts
- Footprint Flowers: Trace your toddler’s foot for petals and add a parent-drawn stem. Instant keepsake!
- Paper Tie or Necklace: Toddlers stick felt or paper pieces to make a tie (for Dad) or a necklace (for Mom).
- Handprint Canvas: A painted handprint on canvas makes a simple, beautiful gift.
🎃 Halloween Crafts
- Paper Plate Pumpkins: Paint or paste orange paper on plates, then add a parent-cut face. Spooky, but toddler-friendly.
- Felt Ghosts: Stick simple felt cut-outs on black paper — easy, quick, and fun.
- Spider Web Collage: Use white yarn on black paper, and let your toddler place paper spiders.
🎄 Christmas Crafts
- Paper Snowflakes: Pre-cut paper for easy folding and tearing, then decorate with glitter glue.
- Felt Christmas Tree: Toddlers stick felt shapes on a parent-drawn tree outline — bonus points for pom-poms as ornaments!
- Handprint Reindeer: Brown paint handprints make the body, you add antlers and a face. Cute keepsake!
🎨 General Crafts for Any Day
- Sticker Collages: Toddlers stick shapes, animals, or letters on paper — simple but engaging.
- Shape Sorting Art: Cut shapes from paper or felt, and have your toddler stick them in matching outlines.
- Pom-Pom Fun: Place pom-poms on glue dots to strengthen fine motor skills — tweezers optional if you want a challenge.
👶 Tips for Crafting With Toddlers Under 2
- Keep it short: 10–15 minutes is plenty. Toddlers have tiny attention spans.
- Let them lead: You can guide, cut, and prep, but let them explore and stick things as they like.
- Use safe materials: Non-toxic paints, glue, and large pieces to avoid choking hazards.
- Celebrate their creations: Hang their masterpieces on the wall or fridge — it boosts confidence!
These crafts are perfect for developing fine motor skills, encouraging creativity, and bonding with your little one. And the best part? You’ll notice fewer tantrums and a lot less screen time.
If you try one of these today, I’d love to hear which craft your toddler enjoyed the most — it’s honestly so rewarding to see those little hands create something beautiful!