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Is it just me, or is staying inside all day long mind numbingly boring? If you’re feeling my pain, I’m sure your kids are feeling it even more! If you’re looking for something to keep them engaged while soaking up some vitamin D, we’re here to help you with 25 ideas to get your kids outside. 

 

 

1. Pouring Station– This activity from Busy Toddler will keep your little ones busy for hours!

2. Coffee Can Ice Cream– If you love a little dessert after burning lots of calories, than this activity from Living Well Mom is perfect for you!

3. Play Garden– Dirt and childhood go hand in hand, especially with The Imagination Tree‘s beautiful play garden!

4. Puffy Sidewalk Paint– Upgrade from regular old sidewalk chalk to Midget Momma‘s puffy sidewalk paint!

5. Old School Outside Games– Need something low maintenance? Check out Living in Happy Place‘s outside games that require little to no extra equipment or planning!

 

 

6. Nature Color Wheel– Show off all the beautiful colors found in nature with Mother Natured ‘s color wheel scavenger hunt!

7. Dinosaur Ice Excavation– If you need something fun that will take up a long time, you have to try Parenting Chaos‘s dinosaur excavation!

8. Water Pistol Painting– Water guns are not only great for water fights, but also artistic expression, like in this activity from Messy Little Monster.

9. Spring Sun Catchers– These sun catchers from I Can Teach My Child are simple, yet beautiful.

10. Rainbow Clean Mud– You read that right. Clean. Mud. It’s like a miracle from above! Find the recipe from Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails!

 

 

11. Tin Can Bowling– For those of you with a serious aversion to wearing borrowed, dirty shoes at the bowling alley (me!), you’ll love A Girl and A Glue Gun‘s tin can version of bowling!

12. Human Ring Toss Game– Kids will love this fun twist on the classic backyard game from Kid Friendly Things To Do!

13. DIY Bean Pole Teepee– Can you imagine the memories you’re little ones will make in this bean pole teepee from Artful Parent?

14. Bubble Snake Maker– With just a few simple materials, you can make these fun bubble snakes from Mum in the Mad House.

15. Sidewalk Chalk Board Game– Liven up the sidewalk with Views from a Step Stool‘s fun game!

 

 

16. Garden Sensory Bin-Help your children experience the joys of gardening with this sensory bin from Mess for Less.

17. Water Table Paint and Print– Put that water table to use with No Time for Flash Cards‘s fun activity.

18. Obstacle Course– If you’re looking for something to expend some of that extra energy, you’ll love this obstacle course idea from Playing and Learning Begins at Home!

19. Backyard Bug Hunt– What kid doesn’t love bugs? Find this fun scavenger hunt at The Littles and Me.

20. Nature Tree– Make a beautiful picture with all the treasures you find in nature! Check it out at Raising Hooks.

 

 

21. Tic Tac Toe Painted Rocks– Take tic tac toe outside with Run Wild My Child‘s tic tac toe rocks!

22. Garden Xylophone– Music and nature- a perfect combination! Try it out at The Moments At Home!

23. Backyard Mud Cafe– Make your child’s dreams come true with this mud cafe from The Crafting Chicks.

24. Monster Footprint Hop– This game from Raising Dragons is perfect for fun memories and burning a little energy.

25. Pinecone Mobiles– Is it just me, or do kids love collecting pinecones? Put them to use with Happy Hooligans‘s pinecone mobile!

We hope our list of 25 ideas to get your kids outside will help make this difficult time a little easier. Stay happy and stay healthy! 

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Fairy Jars- Make summer magical with these pretty fairy jars from Mom Dot!

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Glow in the Dark Bowling- I personally have never been much of a bowler. I always feel silly with those funny shoes, and the ball with its dirty holes weirds me out, plus, I always get gutter balls. This, however, this I would do! It’s so pretty and easy! Find instructions for Glow in the Dark Bowling at Baby Gizmo!

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Glow in the Dark Water Balloons- One of the best parts about summer is getting wet. One of the other best parts is staying up late and playing in the dark. When you combine the two together, you get these Glow in the Dark Water Ball0ons from Design Dazzle!

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Neon Love Note- Smile and Wave used glow sticks to create sweet love notes. I think any child would be thrilled to see a special note for them glowing from a distance!

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Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag- Love this fun idea from Let’s Get Together! Capture the flag is fun already, but with glow stick?! Now that would be a thrill! Though, you would have to be careful of potholes….

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Glow Stick Hide-and-Seek- Looking for another game to play? Glow Stick Hide-and-Seek from Feels Like Home is a simple game that kids will love!

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Light Sabers- This one’s for all you Star Wars fans out there! Keeping It Simple has instructions for these awesome DIY light sabers! Time for a Star Wars party!

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DIY Glow Stick- How cool is this? You can make your own glow sticks! Thanks Awescie for the instructions!

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Glow Stick Bath- Look at this bright (I know, I know. So punny, right?) idea from Rachel, Domesticated! Such an easy way to liven up bath time!

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Glow Stick Hopscotch- Making Mama Magic used glow sticks to play hop scotch. A new twist on an old classic!

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Glowing Sensory Bags- These glowing sensory bags from Pleasantest Thing are great for little hands!

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Make the most of the warm evenings, We've compiled a list using one of the trademarks of summer- glow sticks! What kid doesn't love'em?! Check out these fun glow stick activities you can do with your grandchildren!

 


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1.Pool Noodle DIY Toss Game by While He was Napping

Who knew that a pool noodles could be used for more than just swimming.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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2. Recycled Bottle Bowling by MoonFrye

With this beautiful weather skip the bowling ally and make your own outside bowling game to keep your family entertained while getting some fresh air.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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3. Giant Pick-up Sticks by Nelliebellie

Take pick-up sticks to the next level by making it with bamboo sticks. Challenge accepted!

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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4. Pool Noodle Race Track by Rambling from Utopia

Cross the finish line of summer by making this awesome track. (Look another use for pool noodles.)

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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5. DIY Backyard Ker-Plunk Game by Amy Vowles

By playing this game, you will ensure that your family’s summer won’t “ker plunk.”

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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6. DIY Water Blasters by Mom Endeavors

Cool down this summer by making your own water blasters.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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7. DIY Yard Yahtzee by The Pinning Mama

Make your regular old board games more entertaining by making them bigger and taking them outside.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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8. Cup Races by Everything I Do is All for the Boys

You will “race” through summer by holding your own cup contests.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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9. Giant Yard Twister Board by Steve Moseley

This is a great way to add a “twist” to your family’s summer

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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1o. Corn Hole Boards by Alayna’s  Creations

Corn hole isn’t just a great activity for the fall, but also for summer BBQs.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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11. Squirt Fun Painting by Fireflies + Mud Pies

Give your paint brushes a break by using water guns instead.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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12. Easy DIY Homemade Bubbles and Refill Station by Crafty Mama in Me

Everyone loves bubble, kids, adults, dogs. By making these bubbles everyone will be happy.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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13. Quinn’s Country Fair by Catch My Party

If you have a few balls, buckets and a wood pallet laying around, you have a fun activity waiting to be made.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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14. Sponge Balls by One Charming Party

Skip cleaning the dishes and instead put the sponges to a better use.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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15. Marshmallow Shooters by Happiness is Homemade

Marshmallows aren’t just good for roasting; they make the perfect ammunition for a blow gun.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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16. Giant Jenga by Emma Chapman

The saying, “the bigger is better” isn’t always true, unless you are playing giant jenga.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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17. Spring Time Tic-Tac-Toe by Alecia

Tic-tac-toe three bugs in a row.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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18. DIY Giant Lawn Matching Game by Studio DIY

Keep your family’s brain in action by playing a matching game.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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19. Ladder Golf by Whatever Dee Dee Wants

Ladder Golf is one of my family’s favorite summer games. A word of caution: make sure to pay attention when people are throwing the rope, if you get hit it hurts.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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20. Balloon Dart by This is Do-Able

You could also put paint in the balloons so your family can create a beautiful master piece.

With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

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Don’t let this summer pass you by. With these 20 DIY Backyard Games, you will be able to have a summer that your family will always remember.

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I know that Bocce Ball is not a DIY game, but it is also one of my family’s favorite summer games. Not only is it fun for kids, but also the “big kids” (this is what my mom refers to me, my siblings and our spouses). We play this game for hours.With these fun and easy to-make 20 DIY backyard games your family will have a summer they will always remember.

 

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]]> Instead of giving toys to your kids or grandkids, consider giving some Educational Board Games!  Kids really do love them, especially if you take the time to play with them.    Games last much longer than toys that break and the time spent together creates memories for years to come.  We’ve got ten great ideas on some really neat Educational Board Games for Kids.   We think you will love these!  I think my favorite is #3!

Instead of giving toys for Christmas, consider giving some Educational Board Games! Kids really do love them, especially if you take the time to play with them. Games last much longer than toys that break and the time spent together creates memories for years to come.

  1. Sequence for Kids. I love this game as an adult! Such a great idea for kids. It is recommended for ages 4 to 7 years old.

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2. Professor Noggin’s The Fifty States is a fun game for kids to learn more about America! This game is better for ages 7 and up.

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3. The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game! is a color matching game for ages 3 and up! It is designed to teach matching, sorting, counting, and simple math skills in a fun way!

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4. Feed the Woozle. Players work together to feed the hungry Woozle. This cute game is for ages 3 and up. It teaches kids social development skills and motor skills.

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5. Help the owls get home safe before the sun comes up! Hoot Owl Hoot! is a fun game that has two levels so it gets harder as your child grows older! It teaches simple strategy and social development skills with no reading required. Ages 4 and up.

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6. Wild Animalopoly – A classic game, animal style!  What kid doesn’t love animals. This is a 2 to 6 players game.

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7. First player to spell SMART after answering questions from the categories of Science, Math, Art, Reading, and The World. Questions are catered to grade level. Brain Quest: Smart Game is for 6 to 12 years.

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8. With two levels, Zingo! teaches image and vocabulary recognition, matching, memory, concentration, and social interaction. Such a fun game for 4 to 8 years old!

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9. Stone Soup helps kids work together to cook up a soup! This game helps kids with their memory and social development skills.

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10. Mermaids seem to be the big thing again! In Mermaid Island, players help the mermaids get back to Mermaid Island before the Sea Witch comes! This game is better for ages 5 and up.

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