Category: outdoor
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Backyard Camping Fun for Toddlers: A Guide
First Published 2023; Updated Fall 2025 Camping is a wonderful way to connect with nature and create lasting memories with loved ones. However, if you have a toddler, planning a camping trip might be challenging. But fear not! With a bit of creativity and some backyard magic, you can create an unforgettable camping experience right…
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Fun Fall Outdoor Activities for Kids
It never fails- when fall weather hits, we want to be outside to enjoy it! Here are some tried and true suggestions to help your kiddos get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather! 1. Leaf Explorers Ages 1–4: For these kiddos, the best way to play is to focus on open exploring. They can help…
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10 Creative Storytelling Ideas for Kids Ages 2-6
Helping kiddo create stories is such a fun way to play! Here are 10 ideas for kiddos ages 2-6 to help combing clues, storytelling, and imagination to create unique ways to play! Animal Adventure Hunt Clue: “Find the animal with big ears that likes to hop.” Story Twist: When kiddo finds a stuffed bunny, they…
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Open-Ended Play Snow Day Activities for Kids Ages 2-6
This time of year, snow days are inevitable! Here are some ways to encourage open-ended play for kiddo ages 2-6: 2-4 Year Olds For kiddos ages 2-4, the focus of play is on sensory play. Talking kiddo through the different aspects of snow like its texture, temperature, and what happens to it when it is…
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2023 Top Ten: Toddler Beach play (1-3 Years Old)
Summer is in full swing! Now is the time to make a visit to a beach, whether it be lakeside or oceanside. The list below contains a variety of play ideas with a few sun protection ideas thrown in as well. Click on each title to see the items! 1.Collapsible sand buckets When space is…
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2023 Top 10: Outdoor Toddler Play
1. Sandbox A tried and true classic, a sandbox allows kiddos endless play and imagination exploration. We recommend this sandbox because of its features- it has seats that fold down to cover the box when not in use and a canopy, which provides needed shade on those hot days. 2. Mud Kitchen A mud kitchen…
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