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

May 16
20:40

2009

Jennifer Boris

Jennifer Boris

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Summer is coming up and your children will be looking for fun activities to do and things to keep them busy. You can be prepared for the long summer days by investing in some fun outdoor activities. With lots of activities and things to play with, your backyard will be the hit of the neighborhood. All of the kids will come running, and your little ones will love having the following in their yard:

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Swing Sets

These days residential swing sets come with all the fixings. They have tube slides,Swing Sets, Sand Boxes, and See Saws Make Great Outdoor Play Articles wave slides, fireman poles, rock climbing walls, and rope ladders. Some even include trapeze bars, where your kids can pretend to be acrobats. There are also telescopes, periscopes, steering wheels, and Tic-Tac-Toe panels that you can get on your unit. Some units also have forts that little ones can hide out in and picnic tables underneath to play games on. Whether you invest in wooden swing sets or metal swing sets, your children will love playing on their own jungle gym in their back yard. It is a great way for them to stay active and use up all their extra energy this summer. It’s also a great investment, as they will be able to use it for many years to come. Some are even maintenance-free!

Sand Boxes

Sand boxes are another great activity your children will love playing with this summer. They can pretend they are at the beach or the lake and make castles. Little ones can use their pails and shovels to create the perfect one. They can also bury sea shells and toys, and then have fun digging them up. Toddlers can play with their toy dump trucks in it, pretending to be construction workers. Sand boxes are fun for all and allow children to use their imagination. Sand boxes these days come in all shapes and sizes, including hexagons, squares, and boat shapes. Some even have tents over them to protect your little ones from the sun’s rays as they play.

See Saws

See Saws are another great summer toy that your children will love playing on. This is especially great if you have more than one child in the family, as see saws take two people to operate.  Your children will love taking turns going up and down on the wonderful toy. Some see saws even rotate, so your children will gently spin as they rise up and come down. See saws come in a variety of materials these days, including steel tubing and wood. They are designed for comfort and for safety. Most are recommended for those 3 and up, since they have to have enough leg strength to power the unit.

If your child tires of playing outside, there are some great indoor activities they can take part in including coloring, drawing, reading books, or rolling out their sleeping bags in the living room and watching a movie. Whatever activity they choose they will be sure to have a blast this summer.