Get ready for a season of adventure with this curated list of spring outdoor play essentials. Designed for parents, educators, and families, this guide highlights the top must-haves for igniting outdoor fun and encouraging active play in children. Fr...
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Active Play & Movement
Water & Sensory Play
Creative & Imaginative Play
Quiet & Calming Outdoor Activities
Active Play & Movement
I bought this kit for this spring & summer at the trailer. I can’t wait to host a fun obstacle course race!
32 Pcs Outdoor Games for Kids & Adults
I bought this for my son this Christmas! He loves sports and will toss around a ball even in the dark. I thought this would be perfect for spring evenings or summer nights!
Light Up Football - Glow in the Dark Foot Ball - Outdoor Sports Birthday Gifts for Boys 8-15+ Year Old - Kids, Teenage Youth Gift Ideas Activity - Cool Boy Toys Stuff Ages 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Encourage safe riding in nearby parks or backyards.
Kids Scooter 5-12 with Light Up Wheels
If your child is an active busy body like mine they will loveeee this!
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course for Kids
If you're like me and you can only pitch the ball for so long then this baseball/t-ball self pitch toy is for you. My son would play outside for hours and hours trying to get the perfect hit, eventually my arm got sore and I couldn't pitch any longer...
Baseball/ T-ball 2-in-1 Pop 'n Pitch Trainer
Water & Sensory Play
If you have a toddler this an absolute must have as the warm spring and summer weather starts to arrive! Hours of fun and exploration I promise!
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
Everyone needs a sprinkler for outdoor play. This one is adorable with the pretty pink flowers.
Melissa & Doug Pretty Petals Flower Sprinkler
Eco Friendly, Non toxic bubble formula. Makes the largest bubbles you can imagine!! So much fun!
Atlasonix Giant Bubbles Mix - 7 Gallons
Use these magical bubble wands with the BIG bubble mix to make the largest bubbles ever.
4 Big Bubble Wands for Giant Bubbles
Colouring/ painting with water provides hours of fun. I like to lay the mat down on a nice open area with grass. As the water dries the children can draw new pictures over and over again. Perfect for spending lots of time outdoors!
Aqua Magic Doodle Mat Large Water Drawing
Play sand for a kids outdoor sandbox.
Classic Sand for Sandbox, 5 lb, Non-Toxic
Wooden well made sandbox with a canopy for shade.
Kids Sand Box with Canopy & Bench Seats
More affordable sandbox option that comes WITH sand toys!
Turtle Sandbox with Lid & Umbrella, 8 Toys
John deer trucks, perfect for sandbox play!
John Deere Sandbox 2 Pack
Ride on excavator, pretend play construction worker! Who needs a car or a truck when you could pretend your driving one yourself!
Sand Digger Kids Excavator Ride-On Toy
Creative & Imaginative Play
Personal preference, but I don't enjoy the feeling of chalk. I think my children inherited that quirk of mine! This chalk set is powder-less and comes with plastic holders. It has helped me as a mom be able to have fun with my kiddo drawing, without ...
36 Pcs Dustless Washable Colored Chalks
Based on research this mud kitchen is the such a good price for what it is offering. If you upgrade you can attach a real working hose to the sink. It doesnt get anymore fun then that!
Cedar Mud Kitchen | Handmade Mud Kitchen for Kids | Sensory Table | Outdoor Pretend Kitchen Working Sink | Montessori Kids | Backyard Toy
Decorating a bird house is fun and exciting, but building one from scratch first is next level. My son loves hands on projects. This one is sure to become a core memory!
DIY Birdhouse Kit for Kids & Adults, Wood
Create a cozy book area outdoors using these wood stump inspired pillow cushions.
3D Print Round Throw Pillow, 2 Pack
Stainless steel mud kitchen dishes are always the best option for ensuring longevity of the materials. Mud kitchen play always includes water and dirt which can erode plastic or other material fast.
Kids Pots and Pans Set, 25 Pieces Cookware
Quiet & Calming Outdoor Activities
Protect your children from the sun during outdoor play with this shade tent. They can read a book or take a rest to recharge for more engaging outdoor play!
Pop Up Play Tent & Canopy Sun Shelter SPF 50+
A resource for outdoor mindfulness activities.
Nature-Based Mindfulness for More Calm & Peaceful Kids
A story about doing yoga while camping.
Claire's Camping Adventure: Yoga for Kids
Great opportunity to explore nature and engage in various nature based crafts and discoveries.
Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids
Picnic table with a umbrella is perfect for a quiet relaxing lunch outdoors listening to the birds chirping, & feeling the breeze and sunshine on your face.