This paper deals with the topic: "The development of visual arts at the toddler age". At the beginning, the influence of the environment on learning children from birth to the third year of life is discussed. According to basic literature there is a development of visual skills in children. Numerous authors argue that this development can be followed by Piaget's stages. Piaget divided the phases into four levels. The paper is about promoting the development of visual arts and the most important conditions for the development of visual arts. It talks about the role of educators and adults on child's focus, the availability of visual material and the talk of the child's artistic product. There are also visual arts activities in toddler groups, which are divided into: drawing, painting, graphic and spatial-plastic design. The influence of soft sculptures on the development of children is mentioned. At the end of the work, it is a practical part to introduce children with salty dough and its preparation. In practical terms, children's creativity, self-confidence and consistency in work can be seen. The author concludes that artistic activities are very important for the child's development and that the influence and the responsibility of the educator in creating a stimulating environment is intensifying.