There's plenty of play to be had in your own backyard, but sometimes that summer slump leaves you out of ideas for outdoor entertainment. If you don't have time to set up an epic outdoor play space, turn to activities you can easily make or do, like taking games outside for added excitement or building your own DIY slip and slide [1].
Scroll through for some of our favourite ideas, which will help keep your kiddos entertained all summer long (and if it's too hot or rainy to be outside, check out this list of fun indoor activities [2]!).
Build a Castle Out of Boxes
Turn Your Figurines Into an Amusement Park
Run Through Athletic Drills
Put Those Tiny Green Thumbs to Work
Settle in For an Outdoor Movie Night
Take Backyard Camping to the Next Level
Make Funny Fence Art With the Hose
Take the Chalkboard Outside
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/how-to-diy-slip-n-slide-47568378
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/indoor-home-activities-for-kids-47308517
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/summer-crafts-for-kids-toddlers-47577819
[4] https://www.target.com/p/stained-warm-colours-tumbling-towers-sun-squad-8482/-/A-77679193