Printable List of January Activities for Toddlers

January can feel long, cold, and a little overwhelming when you are stuck indoors with toddlers who still want to move, explore, and play. This is exactly why we created our January toddler activity list printable.

It is designed to give you quick, easy winter activities you can pull out with almost no prep, using simple materials you probably already have at home. These are the kind of activities that fit into real life, whether you are at home, in childcare, or just trying to fill a quiet afternoon without overthinking it.

This printable is part of a full set of toddler activity lists for all 12 months of the year. You can print one page for the month, stick it on the fridge, and instantly have gentle ideas ready to go.

Everything is very easy to set up, focuses on play and sensory experiences, and works well for toddlers, younger preschoolers, or slightly older kids if you adapt it a little. Most of the activities support sensory play, movement, fine motor skills, and early learning, all in a way little hands can manage and kids actually enjoy.

January Toddler Activity List

This January toddler activity list focuses on winter themes, snowman play, movement, and simple sensory activities that kids love. Here is everything included on the printable:

• Paint with ice cubes for a cold art activity
• Build a snowman with blocks
• Look for winter animals in a book
• Do a polar bear crawl on the floor
• Cut paper snowflakes for a craft
• Decorate a paper mitten with stickers
• Feel a cold ice cube in your hands
• Do a penguin waddle walk
• Play with playdough snow (white playdough)
• Sort mittens and hats by color
• Sing a winter song together
• Have an indoor snowball fight with socks
• Match pairs of gloves for a puzzle
• Draw on a foggy window pane with your finger
• Play with a hot cocoa sensory bin
• Stack marshmallow snowballs for a snack
• Make a glitter snowflake craft
• Do a balance beam walk on tape
• Watch the wind blow the trees outside
• Read a book about being cozy
• Play a “warm and cold” game with items
• Draw a big circle for a snowman body
• Have a polar bear tea party with your toys
• Pretend to go ice skating on the floor
• Find a hidden snowflake hunt
• Play with blue and white playdough
• Make a cotton ball snowman
• Explore a sensory bin with clear blocks
• Scribble on a winter scene paper
• Jump in a pile of soft blankets

Many of these ideas can be extended with simple details if you want to add more learning. For example, ice painting can include food coloring and colored water, sensory bins can include scoops and cups, and sorting activities can turn into early math play. They work beautifully as indoor activities during winter, especially when outdoor January activities for toddlers are limited by weather.

What Age Are These Activities Best For?

These January activities for toddlers are best suited for ages 1.5 to 4 years old. They are ideal for toddlers, younger preschoolers, and even babies with adult support. The activities are open-ended, which makes them easy to adapt.

Older kids can add more details, follow simple rules, or extend the play, while younger children can simply explore the materials and enjoy the sensory experience. This also makes them great for January activities for toddlers in childcare and winter activities for toddlers in childcare settings.

January Preschool Themes

If you are looking for something a little more structured, we also have January preschool themes available. These focus on themed learning, simple activities, and early skills, and they pair really well with this toddler activity list.

You can use both together depending on your child’s age and interests. I will link those for you so you can explore them easily.

January Preschool Themes List

Download the January Toddler Activity List PDF

You can download the January toddler activity list as a free printable PDF. Print it out, hang it somewhere visible, and use it as inspiration throughout the month. It is a simple way to keep ideas flowing without planning ahead, and it works perfectly for January activities for toddlers at home or in childcare.

Terms of use: Our January activities list printable is free for personal use and classroom use.

The PDF file includes all 12 months and we are adding the full articles for each month. So far you can see

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January does not have to feel like a hard month with little ones. With a handful of easy winter activities, simple sensory play ideas, and gentle movement, toddlers can stay engaged, learning, and having fun indoors. This printable is meant to support real parents, real days, and real attention spans, without complicated prep or supplies.

More Winter Activities for Toddlers

If you are looking for more winter activities for toddlers, we have plenty of simple crafts, sensory bins, and indoor play ideas to explore next. These activities are designed for little hands, easy setup, and lots of joyful play during the winter months.

• 40+ Winter Sensory Play Activities to Keep Your Kids Active and Engaged
• 29 Fun and Easy Winter Crafts for Preschool this January

40+ Winter Sensory Play Activities to Keep Your Kids Active and Engaged

29 Fun and Easy Winter Crafts for Preschool this January

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