Winters are here, and it has become extremely important to engage toddlers in fun and engaging activities to keep them happy and healthy. Give meaningful games to kids to play with, both indoors and outdoors. Let’s explore these options to keep children active in the snowy winter months.
Indoor Toys
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. Some great examples of indoor toys include wooden puzzle games like the farm puzzle, a vehicle puzzle, or activity boards. The forest activity board is a wonderful indoor toy with multiple play elements like the musical set, stacking activities, and more for holistic growth and development of toddlers.
The wooden doll house for kids is one of the amazing role-play 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 dollhouse for children consists of a beautiful balcony with three detailed floors to bring the best of imaginative play for your toddlers. The Kids Doctor Set is also a wonderful wooden role-play that fosters caregiving in children. Not only do they get to play, but they also get to understand the basics of equipment handling. Moreover, it sparks teamwork as the game is usually played in groups.
Outdoor Toys
Quite opposite to indoor toys, the outdoor activities are played in a wide, open area with lots of space. They are usually played in groups and good for natural exploration. Some popular outdoor toys include the mud kitchen set for kids that comprises the elements of sand, mud, and water for outdoor play. Then, some other role-play toys that can be played outdoors include the grocery store, where your child can step into the shoes of a vegetable vendor.
Then comes the ring toss game, perfect for hand-eye coordination, as children have to make conscious calculations to successfully play the Quoits Game. The Kids Golf Set is another amazing outdoor sport. This can be played indoors too; however, playing Junior Golf Set outdoors is more beneficial and gives more space to play.
Other Games
There are certain games that can be played in either of the settings—indoors or outdoors. Like the picnic basket set, which suggests an outdoor setting but can be played indoors too. It is advisable to play with the wooden picnic basket in groups to enhance their experience and learning. 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. Thus, these toys can be used in both settings, considering factors such as the toddler’s preferences, space availability, and weather conditions.
Conclusion
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 chilly 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. If it’s still not enough, you can hop on to our social media handles like TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram for more gift inspiration for toddlers. See you in the next blog.
