Summers are in swing, and with the heat and hot air comes laziness in kids and a yearning desire in parents to find easy-to-do meaningful activities to keep kids active during this season.
So, in today’s blog, we investigate some fantastic ideas for you to explore and keep your little ones giggling without exhausting them too much. Delve into these options to keep children engaged and rejuvenated.
Indoor Play Toys for Kids
People play indoor games in enclosed spaces like a playroom or living room. You can play them in a small area, and they may not require much physical activity. Such games involve strategy and mental thinking rather than frequent movements and physical exertion.
Here we list some easy-to-play indoor playtime activities for your little ones:
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Wooden puzzles: From jigsaw puzzles to wooden peg puzzles, puzzle games are a wonderful get-together activity for kids. Both parents and children enjoy them. These lovely puzzles include wooden puzzle games like the farm puzzle, a vehicle puzzle, and activity boards. Refer to our educational forest activity board. The educational forest activity board is a wonderful indoor toy with multiple play elements, such as a musical set and stacking activities, designed to support the holistic growth and development of toddlers.
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Wooden dollhouse: The wooden dollhouse for kids is one of those wonderful role-playing toys that you can play with in the comfort of your own home. Decked with high-quality, FSC-certified wooden accessories for role-play, this adorable dollhouse for children features a beautiful balcony and intricately detailed floors to bring the best of imaginative play for your toddlers. Our dollhouse collection consists of a playdate dollhouse, which is a beautiful bright-coloured house, and another is a miniature kid dollhouse with adorable pastel colours to appeal to kids.
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Wooden doctor set: The kids doctor set is also a wonderful wooden role-play toy that fosters caregiving in children. Not only do they get to play, but they also get to understand the basics of equipment handling. Furthermore, playing the game in groups fosters teamwork.
Fun outdoor activities for kids
Unlike indoor toys, outdoor activities take place in expansive, open spaces. They typically engage in activities, which are ideal for exploring the natural world.
Some popular outdoor toys include:
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Mud kitchen: The mud kitchen set for kids comprises elements of sand, mud, and water for outdoor play. Children can bake and splash mud cakes with the mud kitchen set. The kitchen is perfect for sensory exploration and having play sessions in a backyard or garden.
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Grocery shop: The grocery shop serves as a play area where your child can immerse themselves in the role of a vegetable vendor. From organising vegetables to selling pretend fruits and managing pretend money, the grocery shop provides ample opportunities for growth and development for little ones.
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Ring toss game: Then comes the ring toss game, perfect for hand-eye coordination, as children have to make conscious calculations to successfully play the Quoits game. A kids' golf set is another wonderful outdoor sport.
More playtime ideas
You can play certain games in either indoor or outdoor settings.
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Wooden picnic basket: While the set of picnic baskets suggests an outdoor setting, it is also suitable for indoor play. It is advisable to play with the wooden picnic basket in groups to enhance their experience and learning.
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Wooden play kitchen: Next up is the wooden play kitchen, which can be used indoors, but like the grocery store, it is big in size and advisable to play outdoors.
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Kids teepee tent: With its elegant and minimalist design, it needs no words to explain why your kids should have it. Its light and clean craft makes it soothing and relaxing for kids. Kids can use it in a playroom, garden, or open space for camping with friends.
Therefore, you can use these toys in both settings, taking into account the toddler's preferences, the availability of space, and the weather.
Wrap Up!
Whether it’s an indoor toy or an outdoor play activity, what matters to us as parents is that the children get to play a game that’s engaging and insightful and keeps them active and entertained during the lazy weather.
We hope that the guide above gave you some worthy suggestions that you wanted and will help you find the next best toy for your kids. Explore our entire collection of toys at Barnshenn for newborns and toddlers. Are you seeking additional inspiration? Hop on to our social media handles like TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram for more gift inspiration for toddlers. See you in the next blog!
