When it’s 40 degrees or pouring with rain, Perth parents need indoor activities for toddlers that go beyond another lap of the shops. The best ones let little ones explore with their hands, move their bodies and use their imagination. Here are our favourite ideas to try at home, plus how our toddler art classes in North Perth and Kalamunda can help.
What can I do with a toddler on a rainy day?
Try one of these easy indoor ideas:
Sensory trays: rice, pasta or water with scoops and cups.
Homemade play dough or cloud dough: try our [cloud dough recipe].
Painting on big paper: tape it to the floor or a window.
Music and movement: a kitchen dance party counts.
Story time: read together, then draw the story.
Cardboard creations: boxes become cars, houses or [butterfly wings].
What are the best indoor activities for toddlers in Perth?
Beyond home, some great indoor options around Perth include:
Toddler art classes like ours at Faire & Co.
Library story sessions, which are free and great for language.
Toddler music and dance classes for burning energy.
Indoor play spaces for climbing and running.
Why is creative play good for toddlers?
Creative play supports so much of what toddlers are learning. It helps them:
Build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Express feelings and communicate ideas.
Solve problems and use their imagination.
Grow confidence and independence.
Practise social skills with other children.
And honestly, watching a three-year-old proudly announce “I made this!” never gets old.
What happens at a toddler art class?
Our Arty Farty: Pee Wee’s classes for 2 to 5 year olds include painting, clay, collage, sensory stations, music, movement and storytelling. Sessions are relaxed and child-led, so some toddlers dive straight in and others watch first. Both are completely welcome.
For our littlest ones, Play Cafe is a monthly stay-and-play for walking age to 4, with a coffee for you. Read more in [our guide to toddler art classes in Perth].
Frequently asked questions
What age are Pee Wees classes for?
Arty Farty: Pee Wee’s is for children aged 2 to 5.
Do toddlers need to be good at art?
Not at all. It’s about exploring and building confidence, not making perfect artwork.
What should my toddler wear?
Play clothes you don’t mind getting a bit painty.
Where are your studios?
In North Perth and Kalamunda. Both are indoor and comfortable all year round.
Beat the weather together
Whether it’s a scorcher or a washout, there’s a creative spot waiting for your toddler. [Explore our Pee Wee programs].
