Crafting with toddlers doesn’t have to mean glitter explosions and paint on the walls 😅
If you’re looking for simple, low-prep, low-mess activities, you’re in the right place!
These toddler crafts are:
✔ Easy to set up
✔ Budget-friendly
✔ Minimal cleanup
✔ Great for fine motor skills
Perfect for busy parents who still want creative fun!
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What you’ll need for these low-mess crafts
Common supplies
- Washable paint
- Construction paper
- Glue sticks
- Paper plates
- Stickers
- Dot markers
- Yarn
- Tissue paper
- Contact paper
- Googly eyes
- Pom Poms
1. Sticker Collage
Let your toddler stick stickers wherever they want. This simple activity strengthens fine motor skills and keeps little hands busy.
Supplies:
Tip: Use themed stickers (animals, vehicles, holidays) for extra fun.
2. Dot Marker Art
Dot markers are chunky and easy to grip, making them perfect for toddlers. No spills like traditional paint!
Supplies:
- Dot markers
- Paper
3. Paper Plate Faces
Draw a simple face outline and let your toddler decorate it with hair, eyes, and a smile.
Supplies:
- Paper plate
- Stickers
- Yarn
- Glue stick
4. Shape Sorting Glue Craft
Have your toddler glue shapes onto paper to create pictures while learning colors and shapes.
Supplies:
- Pre-cut paper shapes
- Glue stick
- Paper
5. Q-Tip Painting
Using Q-tips instead of brushes gives toddlers better control and less mess.
Supplies:
- Q-tips
- Washable paint
- Paper
6. Tissue Paper Window Art
Let your toddler stick tissue paper onto the sticky side of contact paper. Tape it to a window for a colorful sun catcher!
Supplies:
7. Paper Plate Animal Masks
Cut eye holes ahead of time and let your toddler decorate their animal mask.
Supplies:
- Paper plate
- Crayons
- Stickers
8. Toilet Paper Roll Creatures
Color the roll and turn it into a cute animal or character.
Supplies:
- Empty paper rolls
- Googly eyes
- Glue stick
9. Color Sorting Cups
Have your toddler match pom-poms to the correct colored cup. This doubles as a learning activity!
Supplies:
- Colored cups
- Pom-poms
10. No-Mess Water Painting
Your toddler paints with plain water. The paper darkens when wet, then dries back to normal. Zero mess!
Supplies:
- Construction paper
- Paintbrush
- Water
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