Sand Boxes, Swing Sets and See Saws All Make Great Play

Mar 8
08:56

2010

Jennifer Boris

Jennifer Boris

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There are so many outdoor activity toys on the market. Whether you are looking for a way to entertain your children this summer or encouraging them to increase their level of physical fitness and activity this summer, these fun toys will have them running around and building muscle without even realizing it!

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There are so many outdoor activity toys on the market. Whether you are looking for a way to entertain your children this summer or encouraging them to increase their level of physical fitness and activity this summer,Sand Boxes, Swing Sets and See Saws All Make Great Play  Articles these fun toys will have them running around and building muscle without even realizing it! Nothing is better than them getting in shape and having a good time without realizing it. They need fun activities that will keep them busy, entertained and away from the Xbox, Play Station 3, or Guitar Hero game. You can start getting prepared for the upcoming long summer days of fun and freedom by investing in some great pieces of equipment for outdoor play. If you make the yard fun and inviting, it will be the hit of the neighborhood and all the little ones will come running.

 

 

The following is a buyer’s guide for the many great sand boxes, swing sets and see saws on the market so you can become aware of all of the different features and models and make an informed decision on this great investment for your family.

 

 

Sand Boxes

 

 

Who doesn’t love the feel of sand between their hands or toes? Bring the beautiful beaches of the world to your house this summer. With all of the toys made for this type of activity, your little ones will love scooping, shoveling, sifting and raking. They can get buckets with interesting bottoms and use them to make beautiful, intricate castles in their sand boxes. Adding water to the box makes playing in the sand boxes even more life like. In the comfort of your yard, you don’t have to worry about the pails and digging tools being swept away by the waves and the currents. Everyone is sure to love playing in one of these.

 

 

Swing Sets

 

 

Residential swing sets currently on the market come with all the bells and whistles these days. There is no shortage of amenities like wave slides and tube slides, poles to slide down and scurry up, rock walls to climb and moving ladders strung together with rope. Some units even allow you to pretend you are in the circus and hang from trapeze bars, perfecting your acrobatic moves for when the big top rolls into town. Lots of visual devices are now options as well including telescopes and periscopes. For those with a large imagination, steering wheels let you pretend to be a captain of a ship or plane and Tic-Tac-Toe panels challenge your mind. Forts and picnic benches complete just a small list of unique and new features available on wooden swing sets. While these great pieces can be pricey, they are a great investment, as they will last for many years to come and provide a lot of great memories.

 

 

See Saws

 

 

See Saws are a great way to teach your kids about science and balance while having fun. This toy is perfect for multi-child families or those that have a lot of young neighbors of friends who like to play outside. Whether the one you buy just goes up and down, or rotates around in a full circle, everyone will enjoy taking a ride on these awesome see saws. While the see saws used to be made purely of wood, many advancements have been made and steel tubing and metal ones now are on the market. These newer models were created with safety in mind as well as comfort for the riders.