What sort of games can you play outside with toddlers? Ours is a little young for frisbee, but will happily chase a softball around in the garden or park. Giant skittles are fun, although he doesn't use the ball to knock them down, and just likes toddling through the middle of them and sending them flying. I'm trying to come up with more things to try with him now summer's coming.
How about getting him a sandbox. We had one for my son when he was a toddler and he loved it. It was a turtle shaped green sandbox that came with a lid. I picked him up a shovel and bucket set to use in it and it provided hours of enjoyment in the spring and summer months. Not to mention I also enjoyed being in it with him, making little Sandcastles.
That's a good idea! I actually had not thought of that, but he loved the beach last year so he'd probably be quite happy with this. It does come with a secure lid though doesn't it? With all the foxes and cats in the area I want to make sure it is only sand he is playing in.
Absolutely, it comes with a secure lid, that was my worry also that the animals would go in it. Here is a picture of the exact same sandbox I had gotten my son. They still sell these. It really does keep your child entertained for quite sometime.
I agree with the sandbox although it's not easy to find one. A good substitute is a grassy lawn where the toddler can run and fall with lesser impact and lesser harm. But take note that running games is not advisable for obvious reasons. Perhaps a toy like a small cart to be pulled by the toddler is good enough.
This is one where the options are seemingly endless, if you are good at being resourceful. I used to work with kids, along with having some, and the things that you hear are true that sometimes a stick is the best toy. Sometimes they like the wrapping more than the gift. You have to be creative is the point.
I don't have any kids, so I had to search online for suggestions as to what games you could play with your toddler. And I found this: www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/03/50-simple-outdoor-activities-for-kids.html I think that should pretty much cover the whole time they are kids and are idle during the summer.
See-Saw, Frisbee, Racing in the park (usually with other kids) are good examples of outdoor games that I usually do often (at least 2 or 3 times a week). These types of games are of fundamental importance to the growth and development (especially the intellectual) of children. Technology plays an important role in their lives nowadays (and it's not possible to escape it), but it's necessary to be dosed so that they don't lose the notion of reality.
