January invites us to slow down, cozy up, and lean into quieter moments at home. With colder days and shorter light-filled hours, it’s the perfect time to focus on connection, simple play, and meaningful learning with your toddler.

To support those winter days, I’ve created a FREE January edition of my Toddler Play & Learn: Monthly Activity Guide — a gentle, low-pressure resource designed to help you enjoy your time together without overthinking or complicated prep.

This printable guide encourages creativity, curiosity, and presence, all while seamlessly integrating into your everyday routine.

❄️ What’s Inside the January Toddler Activity Guide

Here’s a look at the cozy, winter-inspired activities included this month:

⛄ Snow Dough Sensory Play
A simple homemade dough that invites squeezing, shaping, and sensory exploration — perfect for little hands and calm play.

🐻 Hibernating Animal Sorting
A gentle learning activity focused on winter animals, sorting, and early reasoning skills.

🧤 Winter Clothing Fine Motor Play
Practice threading, lacing, and coordination while talking about winter clothing and staying warm.

🧊 Ice Melt Experiment
A hands-on science moment that introduces cause and effect as your toddler watches ice slowly change.

❄️ Indoor Snowball Toss
An easy movement activity using soft “snowballs” to encourage coordination, counting, and playful energy indoors.

📚 January Book Recommendations

This month’s guide features a curated list of cozy winter reads, including The Mitten, Snowmen at Night, Bear Snores On, and The Snowy Day — stories that celebrate winter, imagination, and gentle discovery.

🍦 January Snack Idea

Snowy Yogurt Cups

A playful winter snack your toddler can help assemble, turning snack time into a moment of creativity and connection.

📝 Bonus Printables Included

To support your month beyond the activities, the guide also includes:

Activity Reflection Journal
A space to reflect on what your toddler loved, what worked well, and the small moments you want to remember.
Weekly Planner Page
A simple layout to plan activities, reading time, and everyday routines.
Tips for Toddlers & Play
Gentle reminders to follow your child’s lead, embrace repetition, and keep play joyful and flexible.
January Book List
A full winter-themed reading guide to support learning through stories.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Free Guide

✔️ Simple, low-prep activities
✔️ Encourages creativity, movement, and early learning
✔️ Designed for connection and quality time
✔️ Printable & easy to use (A4 format)
✔️ Completely FREE

📥 Ready to Download?

Bring a little warmth, play, and curiosity into your winter days.
Click below to download your FREE January Toddler Play & Learn Activity Guide and enjoy meaningful moments together all month long.

👉 Download the January Guide here

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If you love this free resource, feel free to pin it or share it with another parent who might enjoy a slower, cozier approach to toddler play this winter.