Extracurricular Activities for Toddlers

Toddlers around the ages of two to four years old are often able to participate extracurricular activities, depending on the activity and the location. Starting toddlers in various extracurricular activities allows them to try out different activities and get a feel for what they enjoy. Starting toddlers in activities teaches the children socialization skills, listening skills and the various skills associated with the specific activity.

  1. Mommy or Daddy and Me Activities

    • Many extracurricular activities for toddlers, especially at the younger ages, involve parents in a mommy and me or daddy and me class. These are often classes such as swimming lessons or exercise classes where parents and children interact. Gyms or community centers are the locations that often offer parents and children classes. Young children not only interact with their own parents, but also the parents and children who are in the class.

    Sports

    • Toddlers can start in basic sports classes such as t-ball, gymnastics or dance lessons, which teach socialization skills, get the child moving, teach children to follow directions and give the children an enjoyable activity. These are especially useful extracurricular activities for physically active toddlers. The classes vary on when they allow children to start, often allowing toddlers who are about three or four years old and can understand the directions.

    Educational

    • Educational extracurricular activities vary by area and include classes or lessons such as language classes or art classes. Educational extracurricular activities often offer structured lessons as well as activities relating to the lessons, which make the classes enjoyable for the children. These courses give children a head start in education.

    Inexpensive

    • There are options available to parents, which are relatively inexpensive extracurricular activities. These include activities offered through the library, such as book readings or craft activities run by the library staff. Local YMCA or community centers might also offer inexpensive options for families with toddlers, though the exact activities offered will vary depending on the location.

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