Spring is here, and who knew that most of us would be stuck at home? No spring break travel plans, zoo trips, aquarium visits, science museum day trips . . . It seems like everything is just on hold right now! No worries, one of these days things will be back to normal; just hang in there! 🙂 If you have kids stuck at home, you might be running out of creative activities to keep them occupied and happy! These 20 backyard activities for kids are some exciting things for them to play and it gets them outside for some much needed fresh air. So, if you need some new play ideas or have some bored children, be sure to check out this compilation of backyard activities for kids.
These outdoor activities are perfect to stick in between school assignments for a change of pace and scenery, as suggested in our
‘Crisis-Schooling and Ways to Simplify It, So You Don’t Get Overwhelmed!’
BE THE FUN MOM AND PLAN SOME NEW OUTDOOR FUN THIS WEEK!
20 BACKYARD ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
(click on the activity title to get all the directions and details)
1. Tin Can Bowling
With just some old tin cans, you can have a fun backyard bowling game!
Source: A Girl and a Glue Gun
2. Clothespin Tag
What a creative game with a twist of flag football and traditional tag! Let the kiddos decorate the clothespins for some added fun, too.
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
3. DIY Ring Toss Game
Keep the kiddos busy outside with this ring toss game; try it individually or as teams!
Source: Anika’s DIY Life
4. Nature Scavenger Hunt
How perfect is this for toddlers and preschoolers? The free printable is included, too. Your toddlers will be thrilled to go on this nature scavenger hunt!
Source: Life With My Littles
5. Giant Sized Rhyming Memory Game
This is a great way to sneak in some learning in an outdoor game!
Source: Growing Book By Book
6. DIY Recycled Water Wall
There’s no right or wrong to this! Just save some recyclables and attach wherever you want to make your own water wall. The kids will have hours of fun!
Source: Things to Share and Remember
7. Pool Noodle Obstacle Course
Setup your own backyard obstacle course with just some pool noodles, duct tape and pencils!
Source: Raising Dragons
8. Water Balloon Piñata
Forget the candy with these piñatas…haha, your kids can hours of fun with this incredible water balloon pinata game!
Source: Red Ted Art
9. Toppling Tug of War
Double the concentration with this fun twist to your traditional tug of war game!
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
10. Milk Jug Toss
You can make this game with just a couple of milk or water jugs. It’s easy enough for the kids to make the game themselves, too!
Source: Sugar Bee Crafts
11. Backyard Tight Rope
Not only is this backyard tight rope game FUN, but it gives the kids some exercise, lets them practice fine motor skills and develop coordination! And it provides hours of fun!
Source: Kids Activities Blog
12. Water Balloon Toss
You can sneak in some math with this water balloon toss game! Give the kids 5 balloons and have them add up their total score. It’s the sneaky way to get in some extra math practice.
Source: A Girl and a Glue Gun
13. Indoor Outdoor Field Hockey
Take some pool noodles, balloons and laundry baskets for a fun backyard field hockey game. Plus, with the running back and forth, they’re able to get some of that extra energy out! 🙂
Source: Disney Family
14. DIY Outdoor Bowling Game
Source: Polkadot Chair
15. Easy Frisbee Golf
With just a few supplies, you can have a complete frisbee golf setup right in your own backyard!
16. Kids’ Hula Hoop Croquet
Dollar store items makes this game simple to create! You can add fun twists to this game with different challenges, too.
17. Tin Can Stilts
Not only is this a classic, old-fashioned game, it’s an activity that encourages balance and coordination!
18. Bubble Snakes
Who knew that you could have SO much fun with bubble solution and a bottle?!
19. Backyard Marble Race
This provides hours of fun. Let kids decorate their own “race tracks” and race marbles, cars, and whatever else works!
20. Bean Bag Bowl Toss
Here’s another one where you can sneak in some math practice!
And, of course, if you can’t get out to buy supplies, be sure to check out Amazon for supplies!
Where can I get the preschool nature hunt printable!
You can get it here:
https://www.lifewithmylittles.com/nature-scavenger-hunt-toddlers/
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Love the bubble snake idea! Looks easy to make fun for the kids! We just finished redoing our backyard and got our new ornamental fence installed, so we’re ready for a summer of outside activities. Can’t wait to give these all a try!
Some very cute ideas. I must say tough, the playing of tug o’ war while standing on milk crates sounds like the most horrible and dangerous idea.
These are amazing ideas! We just had some landscaping done and now with the dumpster rental gone all our kids want to do is play outside! I mean it makes me so happy! These are fantastic ideas.