Winter is right around the corner, and with that comes colder temperatures and even a few snow days depending on where you live. As a result, kids get cooped up inside more often this time of year, which doesn’t always go well if they don’t have a proper outlet for their energy!
Freedom of movement is such an important component of quality play for young children, and that’s difficult to simulate in the confines of home. But just because they aren’t outdoors doesn’t mean your little one can’t run around and wear themselves out during the upcoming holiday months. They simply need the right toys to facilitate the healthy, happy, hands-on play that the Montessori tradition stands for.
Parents are busy enough—the stress of planning indoor winter activities for toddlers that are both entertaining and enriching shouldn’t further weigh down your already full plate. Here are some ideas to get that toddler of yours burning energy safely and confidently!
Practice “Snowboarding” Inside
The Little Partners Wobble Board challenges kids to work on their balance while stretching their imaginations beyond the limits of traditional toys. This thrilling playroom staple functions like a stand-up teeter-totter, where your child can strengthen their physical and mental muscles. Toddlers tend to feel a sense of accomplishment when they master the rhythm of the Wobble Board, and it’s a great introduction to future board sports!
The Wobble Board’s solid wood construction, large smooth surface, and anti-slip stickers make it ideal for supervised coordination practice, though it also becomes a halfpipe for Lego people and stuffed animals in a snap: whatever new uses your toddler dreams up, the Wobble Board is there to support their growth and ensure that the fun keeps going.
Bring the Playground to Them
Are chilly evenings preventing your family from visiting the park? With the 2-in-1 Climbing Ramp/Slide attachment from Little Partners, you’ve got a playground of your own in the comfort of home. Add this attachment to the classic Learn ‘N Climb Triangle or our signature Learning Tower, and your toddler will be up and moving no matter the weather. As far as indoor winter activities for toddlers go, this collection is primed for many future playdates.
The 2-in-1 Folding Learn ‘N Slide is another exciting attachment that’ll transform your Triangle into a full-on playset. All of our accessory sets are adjustable for different kinds of play, and better yet, they’re sturdy, long-lasting, and ethically sourced—just like everything Little Partners produces for our families.
Reclaim Hopscotch—on the Carpet
If your toddler craves variety, the Step ‘N Learn Stepping Stones could be right up their alley. Designed to teach them about shapes, numbers, or colors, these wooden floor tiles are a breeze to take out and clean up. It’s a neat way to give kids their own indoor hopscotch. In tandem with the Learn ‘N Balance Set, the Stepping Stones foster a gymnasium-like environment for extra mobile kids to explore without ever leaving home.
Maybe you’re worried about your toddler turning one of the pieces into an unintended teething toy. Rest assured, the Stepping Stones are some of the safest toys available (the others being the rest of our Little Partners products!) since we use quality materials, follow meticulous designs, and undergo rigorous testing to certify that each item we deliver to your door is as top-notch as you deserve.
Play Picasso with our Art Easels
Little Partners offers several art easels that elevate crafting to new heights, empowering tiny hands and minds to bring their wild ideas to life on paper (or plexiglass, or chalkboard!). Creative kiddos love taking an easel from a blank slate to a masterpiece, either on their own or with friends; it’s a great method for socializing toddlers ahead of preschool, too. With five beautiful easels to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
Keeping Inside as Fresh and Healthy as the Outdoors
Speaking of that penchant for health and safety, Little Partners as a company also invests in Greenguard Gold Certification, which speaks to our commitment to families who trust the integrity of our products. We insist on durable, eco-friendly woods that maintain a clean atmosphere in your home, responsibly sourcing these woods to build the best toys and furniture for your kids.
Whenever you bring one of our products into your home, you can rest assured that it meets the highest standards of safety, is free of toxic chemicals and unethical manufacturing processes, and makes sure there will always be an outdoors for your kids to play in when the snow finally melts.
Little Partners Makes Winter Wonderful
When it comes to dreaming up indoor winter activities for toddlers that don’t involve screens or sedentary hobbies, Little Partners is ready to reimagine your child’s free time so that creativity, collaboration, and exercise can all happen simultaneously. They’ll develop valuable life skills and have a blast doing so. That’s a win-win for parents and kids alike.
And this is just a handful of the endless possibilities for activities this season! There’s so much to do, like baking together using your Learning Tower or improving manual dexterity with sensory play. The sky’s the limit, even when those winter clouds are closing in.
Your family’s well-being is our #1 priority: it’s why we never compromise on safety or cut corners to save a buck. Instead, we invest in non-toxic woods, paints, and metals, because toxins have no place in children's toys or furniture, period.
We believe that every company for kids should hold themselves to the same standard, but until that day comes, know that Little Partners will always provide you with the cleanest, safest possible products for your family that inspire your little ones to learn and smile. We’re here to support all of your memory-making—rain, snow, or shine!