Toddlers are little explorers, and their five senses—smell, taste, touch, hearing, and sight are their ultimate tools for discovering the world. Everything is new, exciting, and worth investigating.
That’s exactly why five-senses activities are such a fun and powerful way to help children learn and grow. Today, I’ve got some fantastic ideas to share—perfect for curious kiddos from 18 months to 3 years old!
These sensory-rich crafts and activities don’t just keep little hands busy; they also boost language development, spark creative thinking, build problem-solving skills, and even help form new brain connections. Yep, sensory play is that amazing.
Get ready to dive into some super fun and simple Five Senses Activities that your toddler will love!
Playful Days Toddler Program
In fact, having a simple toddler activity planned for you each and every day is exactly what my Playful Days Toddler Program is all about!
We build vocabulary and a strong knowledge base by playing with all sorts of themes—one of which is The Five Senses! Not only will this provide your little one with a beautiful foundation for learning, but it will provide just the right amount of structure to those long days at home. As well as building beautiful memories.
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You can view samples and read all about my Playful Days Toddler Program and The Everything Toddler Bundle right here: https://shop.tstest18.techsurgeons.com/products/the-everything-toddler-bundle
Free Printable Rainbow Activity Pack
And just before we dive into these five senses activities for toddlers, would you like a fun printable to enjoy together? This one is totally free and a wonderful, learning-filled activity for you to enjoy with your toddler. You can grab it right here:
Five Senses Activities for Toddlers
I have actually already written about playing and learning with our five senses on the blog back when we took that learning outside! Check out how we learned about the sense of sight, sound, touch, scent, and taste on our nature walk.
This simple set-up is so fun for toddlers! Of course, the box doesn’t need to be decorated at all; just pop something inside and let your little one try to figure out what it is using only their sense of touch. You can give clues and watch that vocabulary blossom before your very eyes!
Guess the Shape by Mrs. Plemons Kindergarten
This fun idea is one you can use again and again, regardless of the theme you are working with. Toddlers will love to develop their sense of touch by trying to guess what is being drawn on their backs. Be sure to keep it nice and simple. Begin by having your toddler guess between two options, such as “Is it a line or a circle?”
Sensory Snack by Surprisingly Special
This is such a fun five-sensory activity for toddlers! Poke some holes in paper cups, or use a blindfold and see if they can sniff to determine what the snack is.
Exploring Sound and Texture by Fantastic Fun and Learning
Use some small cars and trucks to explore how different textures feel and sound! This is such a simple exploration that is perfect for toddlers to experience.
Texture Collage by The Picky Apple
This is a great five-senses craft for toddlers! Gather as many different textures as you can find around your home and let your toddler create a collage.
Jello Sensory Play by Mrs Plemons Kindergarten
Explore the sense of touch and taste with this squishy Jello sensory bin! What toddler wouldn’t adore this one?
There you have them, my friend! Discover a variety of fun ways to explore the five senses as you play with your toddler.
The Five Senses is one of the seven themes found within my Playful Days Toddler Program. If you are ready to simplify your life and break up your day, you’ll definitely want to check it out! Playful Days is included in my Everything Toddler Bundle—a comprehensive program designed to introduce your little one to a fun and simple learning experience.
Get The Everything Toddler Bundle in the How Wee Learn Shop Today!
https://shop.tstest18.techsurgeons.com/products/the-everything-toddler-bundle
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Thank you so much for reading, sweet friend!
xo
Sarah
