Screen-free Activities for 2 year olds
At two years old, children are curious explorers – everything is new, exciting, and worth touching!
This is a wonderful stage for simple, hands-on activities that spark their senses, support early development, and strengthen their bond with you. Here, you’ll find a collection of screen-free ideas designed for little ones with short attention spans, busy hands, and growing imaginations.
Each activity encourages connection between children and their parents or carers, offering playful ways to learn, laugh, and discover the world together – no screens needed.
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Threading with Pasta
A simple, mess-free craft using dry pasta and string that supports fine motor skills and creativity — perfect for quiet play or beginner crafting.
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Paper Tearing Collage
Tearing paper into little bits and sticking them down to make creative designs is great for coordination, focus, and self-expression — and it’s really fun too!
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Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Gather soft toys, lay out a blanket, and enjoy a pretend picnic together — perfect for imaginative play and a little outdoor (or indoor!) fun.
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Finger Puppet Fun
Use finger puppets (or socks with faces!) to bring playful characters to life. A gentle, engaging way to support baby’s social and imaginative development.
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Kitchen Sound Lab
Turn everyday kitchen items into a toddler-friendly percussion lab! Tap, bang and stir to explore sound, rhythm and creativity through playful noise-making.
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Join a Forest School Group
Forest school sessions give children the chance to explore the outdoors, learn practical skills, and grow in confidence through nature-based play.
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Water Play Tub
A shallow tub, some toys, and a bit of water is all it takes to keep little hands busy. Water play supports sensory development and endless pretend fun.
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Peek-a-boo
A classic first game that never gets old! Peek-a-boo builds connection, sparks laughter, and helps babies learn about object permanence.
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Baby Bubble Time
Blow bubbles gently and let babies watch, reach and pop them. It’s a calming, joyful activity that supports visual tracking, coordination and connection.
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Footprint Painting
A gentle, creative activity that lets babies explore colour and sensation by stamping their painted feet onto paper. A lovely keepsake and a sensory-rich experience.
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Rolling Ball Game
A simple game of rolling a soft ball back and forth can build early coordination, attention and connection — perfect for babies and toddlers.
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Dance party
Turn up the tunes and let loose with a living room dance party — fun, active and totally silly!
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Puddle Jumping
Pop on some wellies and go splashing! Puddle jumping is a joyful way to turn grey skies into giggles and make the most of wet weather.
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Building Blocks
Whether it’s wooden blocks, LEGO, or DUPLO, building activities spark creativity and problem-solving in kids of all ages.
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Ring a Ring o’ Roses
Hold hands, sing the rhyme, and fall down laughing! Ring a Ring o’ Roses is a timeless game that gets children moving, singing, and smiling together.
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Have a Picnic
Grab a blanket, pack a basket, and head outdoors for a classic picnic! It’s a simple way to enjoy good food and even better company.
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Handprint Art
Capture little hands in big, creative ways! Turn handprints into animals, flowers, and seasonal art that’s perfect for display or gifting.
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Fabric Sensory Tunnel
Create a cosy tunnel using a blanket and chairs, and encourage your baby or toddler to crawl through and explore. Great for movement, discovery and plenty of peekaboo fun.
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Texture Treasure Basket
Fill a shallow basket with safe household items of different textures and let your baby explore through touch, sight and sound. A calm and engaging sensory experience.