Creative Beginnings Book 2: Creative Art Activities for Ages 24–36 Months

Creativity grows through doing

Between the ages of 24 and 36 months, children are becoming increasingly curious, independent and eager to experiment.

They are beginning to make more deliberate marks, recognise colours and shapes, manipulate materials with greater control and make their own creative choices.

Creative Beginnings Book 2 has been designed to support this exciting stage of development through enjoyable, age-appropriate creative activities that can be used at home, in nurseries, playgroups or early-years settings.

The aim is not to produce a perfect finished picture.

It is to give children opportunities to touch, explore, experiment, discover and create.

Each activity encourages children to learn through play while developing skills that extend far beyond art.

Inside Book 2 you’ll discover activities that help encourage:

• Fine motor skills and hand control
• Hand-eye coordination
• Colour and shape exploration
• Creative thinking
• Early decision-making
• Sensory development
• Concentration and attention
• Confidence and independence
• Language and communication
• Imagination and self-expression

The activities use simple, accessible materials and are designed to be easy for adults to prepare and enjoyable for young children to explore.

Made for real homes and real children

You do not need an art studio, expensive equipment or hours of preparation.

Creative Beginnings is about making creativity accessible.

Many activities can be created using everyday art materials and objects you may already have at home.

Set up the activity, give your child the opportunity to explore and allow the creative process to unfold.

There is no right or wrong result.

Every splash, scribble, print, shape and mark is part of your child’s creative development.

Who is this book for?

Creative Beginnings Book 2 is ideal for:

Parents and grandparents

Childminders

Nursery practitioners

Early-years educators

Playgroups

Preschool settings

Home educators

SEN and inclusive learning environments

Anyone supporting the creative development of a young child

The suggested age of 24–36 months is a guide. Children develop at different rates, so activities can be adapted to suit individual ability, confidence and interest.

Why creative play matters

Art during the toddler years is about much more than making pictures.

Creative activities can help children practise controlling their hands, communicating ideas, making choices, solving simple problems and understanding the world around them.

Most importantly, they begin to discover something very powerful:

“I can make something.”

That feeling of ownership and achievement can become the beginning of lifelong creative confidence.

What you receive

You will receive Creative Beginnings – Book 2 as a digital PDF ebook, ready to download and use.

You can view the book on a phone, tablet or computer, or print pages when required.

Age range: 24–36 months

Format: Digital PDF download

Theme: Toddler art, sensory play and creative development

Part of the Creative Beginnings series

Creative Beginnings is a progressive series designed to support children’s creativity as their skills and confidence develop.

Book 1 — 12–24 Months

First marks, sensory experiences and early exploration.

Book 2 — 24–36 Months

Growing independence, experimentation and creative confidence.

Later books continue the journey with increasingly sophisticated creative experiences as children develop.

Give them the freedom to create

You do not need to teach a toddler how to be creative.

Sometimes you simply need to give them the materials, the opportunity and the freedom to discover what they can do.

Download Creative Beginnings Book 2 today and start creating together.