Technology activities for toddlers are a great way for them to explore and expand their horizons. With the help of apps and websites, they can learn about anything they’re interested in, from animals and plants to history and outer space. This can lay the foundation for digital literacy and teach them how to use technology safely and responsibly.
If you would like to introduce some creative digital learning at home or within the nursery setting, read our 5 best technology activities for toddlers!
1. Digital Art Creations
Art apps designed for children, such as Toca Boca Paint or Purepaint Kids, provide a wonderful opportunity for young children to unleash their creativity! These digital platforms offer a variety of tools like virtual paint brushes, stamps, and stickers, allowing children to experiment with colour, shapes, and textures. Because the apps are designed with young users in mind, they’re intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing even the smallest hands to explore their artistic potential.
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2. Music and Movement with Technology
Videos and music apps that combine music with movement allow children to copy actions, sing along, and fully participate with both their voices and bodies. CBeebies has some great singalongs using well-known characters.
Similarly, music and rhythm apps offer toddlers the chance to experiment with sounds, rhythms, and instruments. Apps like Baby Shark’s Musical World allow children to tap colourful icons to create simple melodies or try different instruments. These nursery activities nurture auditory processing, and rhythm recognition while fostering a love for music.
3. Reading, Writing, and Maths with Technology
Technology can be a fantastic way to help toddlers pick up early reading, writing, and maths skills, and there are so many fun apps out there that teach through play.
For writing, apps like twinkl guide children through forming letters, turning what might feel like tricky work into something more like a game. On the maths side, apps that introduce counting, shapes, and patterns help toddlers explore early numeracy in a hands-on, exciting way. Games where they count objects, match numbers, or solve simple puzzles not only make maths fun but also help build their confidence in problem-solving and logical thinking. CBeebies has a fantastic ‘learn through play’ page.
4. E-books and storytelling
E-books and storytelling apps can open up a whole new world for toddlers, helping them build language skills and develop a love of reading. Apps like Epic! or Sago Mini Stories are full of vibrant animations and gentle audio prompts, making it easy to keep little ones engaged and curious.
What makes these tools so special is how interactive they can be. Many e-books let children tap on pictures to hear sounds or uncover new words. It’s a simple way to connect language learning with play, helping toddlers expand their vocabulary and improve comprehension without it feeling like a chore.
5. Technology and Active Play
Blending technology with physical activities can be a great way to keep children moving while encouraging hands-on learning and creativity. Children can use a tablet or camera to snap pictures of their surroundings, capturing everything from flowers in the garden to their favourite toys. Later, they can have fun editing their photos with simple apps, adding filters or stickers to bring their creations to life. It’s a lovely mix of outdoor exploration and digital creativity.
Classic activities like scavenger hunts or treasure hunts can be given a modern twist by using devices. Children can search for clues by following directions on a tablet to find their next treasure.
Why is technology good for children?
Some will question why technology is good for children considering all the warnings out there, but when used thoughtfully, technology is more than just screen time, it’s a gateway to skill-building, creativity, and engagement.
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