{"id":1358,"date":"2022-03-31T11:23:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T11:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=1358"},"modified":"2024-10-23T15:10:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T14:10:54","slug":"outdoor-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/outdoor-activities-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Activities for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking for things to get you through the year, then do not fear – we\u2019re here with ideas for how you and the kids can enjoy some outdoor fun and some well needed fresh air! So if you\u2019re looking for outdoor activities for kids<\/strong>, these ideas are great for weekends to help break up the routine of homework and your work! <\/span><\/p>\n

Or it\u2019s perfect for those of you with preschoolers looking to make the most of any good weather. But if it is raining<\/a>, we have a solution to occupy your kiddies too. Whether it’s making a trip to a kid’s museum<\/a> or trying a new board game<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Outdoor Activities for Kids<\/b><\/h2>\n

The beauty of the great outdoors is that everyone can enjoy it, right on your doorstep! From your local parks and playgrounds to woods, forests and even your own back garden, these activity ideas can be adapted to suit you. Plus, with spring on your horizon, the weather should hopefully be warming up soon…<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Local Area Scavenger Hunt<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Spice up your daily walk, by adding in a fun scavenger hunt! Make a checklist of things to see, from animals and cars to road signs and trees. Change it up every time, or try using themes – Mondays could be all about the colour yellow…maybe even follow the colour and see where you end up (but don’t get lost!).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Get Creative With Pavement Chalk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>

One of the core memories from my childhood was gathering my friends on my road and drawing on the pavements. Whether we drew a hopscotch game or just pictures that made us happy, our creations were fun and lasted for a while…until it rained. <\/span><\/p>\n

We need to bring back the moments of childhood that had us outside and having fun just with each other and not technology…and one way to do that is to get creative and imaginative! So, let’s start with something colourful, that will get all over our clothes, because that’s what being a child is right? Getting messy, but having fun doing so!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nature Bingo<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Much like a scavenger hunt, nature bingo is a great way to get kids interested and excited about the world around them. Whether it’s to do with animals, plants or even coloured cars. Create your own bingo card and get outside! See who can spot specific flowers, birds, insects and more first! A great outdoor activity, that promotes exploring, understanding the nature around them and let’s face it, it’s just fun, isn’t it? Nothing like a friendly competition with the family!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Make A Dinosaur Garden<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A firm favourite with kids, and an idea for a day in the garden! All you need is a large pot, some compost and then everything you want to decorate. Think succulents, stones, pebbles, and dinosaurs of course! The possibilities are endless, check out our<\/span> how to make a dinosaur garden<\/span><\/a> blog for more tips. A nature craft that is super fun but also fuels their imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Puddle Jumping<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Rain, rain go away? No way, it’s time to play! Long before Peppa made it cool, kids have loved jumping in muddy puddles. How many amazing puddles can your kids find? Just remember to pack your wellies and waterproofs…<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you have big kids or little kids, jumping in puddles makes for a perfect rainy outdoor activity<\/a> for toddlers. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Family Bike Ride<\/h3>\n<\/div>

There\u2019s no better way to keep the family fit than by hopping on two wheels for a bike ride. Whether it\u2019s a few laps of your local park, or you\u2019re lucky enough to have a cycle path near home, it\u2019s a great way to get outdoors. Got a little one who can\u2019t ride a bike yet? Make it your mission this year to teach them! A fantastic outdoor activity that promotes physical activity, exploration, fun-filled games and adventure…<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Water Gun Painting<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Now, this is a super fun outdoor activity that your kids will absolutely jump for joy to do! All you need is poster paint, water, water guns (for each colour) and a large blank canvas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simply water down your poster paint with some water (50% paint and 50% water), then add that to your water gun. Repeat this step for other colours you may have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then set up the blank canvas outside in the garden, layout the water guns and let your kiddies squirt and aim the water guns at the canvas and witness the colour explosion! It’s best to use fewer colours so they don’t merge together and become brown on the canvas!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s super fun and it’s an engaging outdoor activity that your kids will remember!<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready? Aim…fire!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Rock Maze<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Have your kids got too many cars than they can count? Are they bored of just whizzing them around their rooms? Then this outdoor activity will reimagine their love for car games! <\/span><\/p>\n

Just take their cars outside and have them find a bunch of rocks (lots and lots of rocks or pebbles). Then create a maze out of the rocks, and have them try and navigate their toy car out of the maze! It’s a simple game that can lead to hours of fun as they attempt to release their car out of the maze! Can they do it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Make it more fun and put a timer in, can they get the car out in time? Let’s find out!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Leaf Threading<\/h3>\n<\/div>

A simple outdoor activity that promotes sensory and fine motor skills. It’s also another activity to help your kids connect with nature and to understand its smells and textures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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