8 Quick and Easy Activities for Toddlers Kids love shorting through objects. So you can use anything to let your kids sort by size, shape, or color. Let the toy bubble bath do the trick by adding in a sponge and their favorite toys. They can use the time by washing them. Kids take building things as a challenge. Give those Legos or a large stack of plastic or papers to build towers. Play dough can be a great way to involve kids in activities with various add-in items. Give your kids random items that come in pairs and let them match the items correctly.