Children never need to be bored these days. There is so much on-demand entertainment on tap for them. Unfortunately, most of it involves screens. Get them off their tablets or your phone by encouraging them outside to play.
The best outdoor toys are a reason to get out of the house and enjoy being in the fresh air. All our recommendations are children-powered too so there’s no need for batteries. As well as having fun, good outdoor toys can be educational. Give your children their first steps in rocket science or encourage them to be active and co-operate with their family and friends. Here are the outdoor toys we recommend and they have all been tested with our own kids and passed with flying colors.
Stomp Rocket The Original Jr. Glow Rocket Launcher
Air-powered glow rocket launcher
Run, jump and stomp on the air-filled launcher to send these rockets up to 100ft in the air. All-foam rockets make this safe for children aged three and above. Easy to assemble, no batteries are required and the glow-in-the-dark projectiles are easier to find after launch. This STEM toy never fails to win over kids (and adults) of all ages to the joy of rocket science.
WOWMAZING Giant Bubble Wands Kit
Big bubble wand and solution
Everyone loves bubbles and no one can fail to be delighted by the size that can be created using this kit. The giant bubble wand creates huge bubbles using a two-handled design that has set world records. As well as the wand you get a pouch of WOWmazing bubble concentrate and a tips and tricks booklet.
Jungle Gym Kingdom Tree Swing
Tree disc swing and more
Kids can get physical confidence by climbing and swinging through the trees using this DIY climbing rope and seat kit. Made from premium materials, the rope is strong but soft to handle and secured with a locking carabiner and tree strap. The seat has a 3” leg protector plus there are four textured climbing platforms.
Hapinest Find and Seek Scavenger Hunt Outdoor Indoor Card Game for Kids
Send them on a seeking mission
Scavenger hunts never get old and this game is great for the whole family to play indoors and out. There are 35 Find and Seek cards to give you items to search for and they go in a drawstring bag so are perfect to take on holidays, to parks, and when camping. Even non-readers can play by recognizing the pictures.
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The best outdoor toys don’t just get your children off their screens and out of the house into nature. They can also teach them some important science and teamwork and help them to stay active. All these toys will go down a storm with your family. But the outdoor toy we recommend to everyone is the Stomp Rocket The Original Jr. Glow Rocket Launcher. No child can resist leaping on this to send the rockets soaring, again and again. Being glow in the dark it’s a lot easier to spot them once they’ve landed too.
If you want a game that can start indoors before heading outside, the Hapinest Find and Seek Scavenger Hunt always goes down well. Children love scavenger hunts and this simple pack of cards makes them easy to have wherever you are. Perfect to pack for holidays.
