Outdoor play is the best for many reasons. One of them (my favorite) is that you have so many more possibilities and ways to create unforgettable fun for your kids. The truth is that they will play even if it’s just a plain grass or dirt in your backyard. However, there are some things that you can do to make your backyard more attractive and kid-play friendly.
I gathered 25 my of my most favorite ideas and DIY projects how to create that outdoor play for kids. The good news is that you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars. Most of the projects you can do from nature or the stuff you already have at home.
1. Gather some old tires and build your own tire climber. Isn’t that cool? via Mysmallpotatoes
2. Outdoor play must involve kites and they don’t have to be store-bought. As part of the activity you can make kite together with your children. via Learnplayimagine
3. Car track and cars made out of rocks will last you lifetime. Great playtime at the sandbox. via Playtivities
4. For some quiet outdoor time you can make nature inspired TIC TAC TOE game. via Chickenscratchny
5. Everybody loves toss game. Make your own. via Momendeavors
6. Have Backyard circus with these DIY stilts. via classic-play
7. Swing is a must backyard attraction for every child. How about making your own swing? Via Playtivities
8. And if you do some gardening, involve kids by making them a wheelbarrow. They will be playing with it even after the garden work. Who doesn’t like driving, even it’s a wheelbarrow. via Playtivities
9. Backyard outdoor play is a perfect place to practice balancing for kids. Check out these 10 genius balancing activities for kids. via Happyhooligans
10.Make super cool rainbow pave hopscotch. via Happinessishomemade.net
11. DIY outdoor Banangrams or scrabble game! It’s a brilliant idea for the whole family. via constantlylovestruck.blogspot.jp
12. Up to some stargazing? You can, and you don’t need a fancy equipment for that. A pretty simple craft will turn into educational activity for kids to learn all about constellation. via Kidsactivityblog
13. Homemade drums are only possible if there are no near-by neighbors, because they are loud, but a lot of fun. via Playtivities
14. Glow in the dark bowling set will take nighttime play to a whole new level. via Mykidsadventures
15. DIY 5-minute backyard teepee will create a great reading spot for your kids. via Mamapapabubba
16. Make wooden toy car ramp. via Buggyandbuddy
17. Like I said earlier, kids can play with anything. Here is a great example how they managed to create so many activities and games just with plain rocks. via Playtivities
18. Outdoor painting mirror art activity. via kidsactivitiesblog
19. DIY cardboard car and diy cardboard slide will give them the most giggles. via sugaraunts
20. Make the bubble snow all over your backyard. via Handmaekidsart
21. Homemade water wall for hours and hours or poring. via Happyhooligans
22. These DIY yard dice are an easy craft for kids and make a great family Yahtzee game night! via Thepinningmama
23. DIY giant lawn matching game. via studiodiy
24. Mud Pie Kit from recyclables. via Kidsactivitieblog
25. DIY pvc pipe obstacle course. via Mollymoocrafts
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