Are you looking for some inspiration for outdoor play and garden activities for your little ones? Look no further!
To keep kids entertained and engaged, we've compiled a list of the top seven outdoor toys and garden games.
Let's dive in!
1. Mud Kitchen: The best outdoor play kitchen
Who doesn't love a good outdoor toy kitchen playtime?
Mud kitchens are all the rage, and it's easy to see why! They provide hours of imaginative play and hands-on learning. Check out this luxurious wooden mud kitchen for kids from Small Smart, complete with a sink and hob for your little chefs. Additionally, the design accommodates 2-3 children for collaborative play and learning. It offers an enjoyable and instructive encounter that fosters the growth of children's crucial social and communication abilities.
Fun Fact: Mud kitchens help develop fine motor skills and sensory awareness!
2. Outdoor Toys
We all know and love outdoor toys, and they never fail to make us smile and have fun. From giant bubble wands to wooden tree swings, outdoor garden toys can make your backyard the ultimate play space. Swings like this are a truly beautiful way to get your kids outside for a fun activity that’s incredibly traditional. It can provide hours of lighthearted fun without having to rely on anything too technical or modern!Top Tip: Rotate your garden toys regularly to keep things fresh and exciting! Try talking to your friends who are also parents, and you can trade toys to save on buying new ones!
3. Traditional Garden Games for Kids
Create lasting memories with fun garden games like lawn darts or a family-friendly game of rounders.Small Smart offers a range of timeless garden games that are perfect for kids and adults alike. Even gardening toys, like these garden flower stacking rings, are great ways to encourage outdoor play.
Fun Fact: Garden games help develop teamwork and social skills for both kids and parents!
4. Wooden Garden Games for Kids
Add a splash of colour to your garden with some fun games designed specifically for kids. Take croquet as an example.This beautiful wooden kit is an easy and impeccably modern introduction to the game that’s also perfect for all ages and promotes hand-eye coordination. It will keep the whole family entertained for hours.
Top Tip: Select games that are adaptable for various age groups to ensure everyone can participate!
5. Outdoor Play for Children
We've already discussed some enjoyable outdoor games. Are there other toys that let kids enjoy being outside and make their own fun?Encourage physical activities and creativity with outdoor play equipment, like climbing frames or trampolines. Your little ones will love this gorgeous teepee tent—a fantastic and stylish addition to any garden when the weather is great!
When it comes to playing outside, there are a few better ways to engage your children, such as by setting up tents and play stations like this. It creates a safe shelter that allows for imaginative play for all kids, whether you're playing princesses in the castle or camping out as a soldier's base.
Fun Fact: Outdoor play helps improve balance, coordination, and overall fitness!
6. Kids Outdoor Activities
Engage in activities such as gardening, bug hunting, or bird watching to reconnect with nature. Why not try these walking nature cards to encourage your children to discover and learn about local wildlife?In addition, you can get the adventures started by using a trail kit that helps connect your children to the beautiful outside world and everything it offers. The more opportunities your children have to remember their great times outdoors, the more engaged and excited they’ll be to do it all again next time!
Top Tip: Create a nature journal to record your outdoor discoveries! That way, you can keep a log of everything you've found and remember all the best bits!'
7. Child Outdoor Play Equipment
Last but not least, invest in some high-quality outdoor play equipment for children. Whether you're playing in a pool or simply laying out on the beach and using some of those all-important tools to build, dig, and play, this kind of play is perfect for encouraging sensory play and exploration. Take Liewood's Dante beach set with you! It comes with a bucket, a shovel, and four beach moulds in fun animal shapes.Fun Fact: Sand and water play help develop problem-solving skills and creativity!
Over to you!
There you have it—our top seven outdoor toys and garden games for kids in the UK!With these fabulous options, your little ones will be begging to spend more time outside, enjoying the fresh air and exploring the great outdoors.
So, head on over to the Small Smart UK summer fun collection to discover their fantastic range of bespoke, luxury toys that are perfect for outdoor play.
Remember, outdoor play provides a fun and engaging environment for your children and contributes to their physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
So, go ahead and turn your garden into a wonderland of adventure and learning for your little ones.
Happy playing! 🌞🍃🌼
