We all remember our parents urging us to, "Go outside and play!' Now that we're parents, we'll get more leverage with that command if we have the right 'fun outdoor games' present and accounted for in our own back yard storage. Being properly equipped virtually guarantees a 'win' when you send your kids outside to play yard games--you may even want to play too!
Start by carefully selecting the right fun outdoor games and equipment to suit your children's ages and skill levels. Thinking ahead is the guarantee of successful outdoor playtime. It also assures you will have a powerful impact in helping your kids develop lifelong skills. Bringing out the athlete in your child can start with just having a good selection of quality playground balls for exploration.
If you have younger kids, focus on motor skill advancement-both large and small muscle. Purchasing different types of balls is the way to work on both types. If you're working on a volleyball serve, check out the new soft touch, sting free balls that are great for practicing. You'll need a heavier, rougher textured all for kickball. Keep it fresh by maintaining a multitude of options. It really works!
Having the right balls on hand makes a huge difference to teaching a kid throwing and catching. Your cache could include: inflatable beach ball, rubber textured ball, tennis ball and rhino-skinned kickballs. There are a number of other choices but these are your baseline requirements. Having this kind of selection will get your kids outside with eager faces.
For the grade schoolers, be aware that school yard games are forefront in their world. Foursquare is not just a game, it's a social activity and if they can play, they are assured a certain place among their friends. You'd be surprised how many adults still love to play this game!
Volleyball, bocce ball and badminton retain their appeal as interesting options and are showing up in more and more backyards these days, not to mention college campuses too. Bocce is not just a geezer game anymore--all ages want in on the play!
Time to attach a basketball hoop to your garage? There's nothing better than a quick 'pick up' game to reconnect with your child and find out what's really going on in their world. It's a great stress reliever too; the effect of the dunk should not be underestimated.
Middle schoolers are now getting into classic sports like soccer or softball or baseball. Make sure to engage and support these new interests and you will be happy you did. Don't overlook newcomes to the field--they're really old classic lawn game but regaining interest on an international basis. Check out croquet and badminton and badminton's new, racier cousin, Speedminton.
Our kids favorite party last year included a night time game of Speedminton, with glow in the dark 'speeders' (shuttlecocks) and glow in the dark 'war paint' worn by the players. The kids loved the night time dramatic lights and the speed of this great new game. Occuring in a neighbor's back yard--many locals came by to cheer and just check out the scene. Now some of the adults are playing Speedminton too. Just proving that if you bring 'it'- a fun outdoor game, they will come.
The possibilities for improved outdoor play are endless. If you stock up on the right toys and equipment, "Go outside and play!" can get a much more enthusiastic response even though a kid has to separate fromt their ipad.
Fun outdoor games are the antithesis of high technology. There's room for both in our worlds and one should not exclude the other. Take time away from your computer (after you've read this, of course!) and go play your favorite fun outdoor game--right now!
Start by carefully selecting the right fun outdoor games and equipment to suit your children's ages and skill levels. Thinking ahead is the guarantee of successful outdoor playtime. It also assures you will have a powerful impact in helping your kids develop lifelong skills. Bringing out the athlete in your child can start with just having a good selection of quality playground balls for exploration.
If you have younger kids, focus on motor skill advancement-both large and small muscle. Purchasing different types of balls is the way to work on both types. If you're working on a volleyball serve, check out the new soft touch, sting free balls that are great for practicing. You'll need a heavier, rougher textured all for kickball. Keep it fresh by maintaining a multitude of options. It really works!
Having the right balls on hand makes a huge difference to teaching a kid throwing and catching. Your cache could include: inflatable beach ball, rubber textured ball, tennis ball and rhino-skinned kickballs. There are a number of other choices but these are your baseline requirements. Having this kind of selection will get your kids outside with eager faces.
For the grade schoolers, be aware that school yard games are forefront in their world. Foursquare is not just a game, it's a social activity and if they can play, they are assured a certain place among their friends. You'd be surprised how many adults still love to play this game!
Volleyball, bocce ball and badminton retain their appeal as interesting options and are showing up in more and more backyards these days, not to mention college campuses too. Bocce is not just a geezer game anymore--all ages want in on the play!
Time to attach a basketball hoop to your garage? There's nothing better than a quick 'pick up' game to reconnect with your child and find out what's really going on in their world. It's a great stress reliever too; the effect of the dunk should not be underestimated.
Middle schoolers are now getting into classic sports like soccer or softball or baseball. Make sure to engage and support these new interests and you will be happy you did. Don't overlook newcomes to the field--they're really old classic lawn game but regaining interest on an international basis. Check out croquet and badminton and badminton's new, racier cousin, Speedminton.
Our kids favorite party last year included a night time game of Speedminton, with glow in the dark 'speeders' (shuttlecocks) and glow in the dark 'war paint' worn by the players. The kids loved the night time dramatic lights and the speed of this great new game. Occuring in a neighbor's back yard--many locals came by to cheer and just check out the scene. Now some of the adults are playing Speedminton too. Just proving that if you bring 'it'- a fun outdoor game, they will come.
The possibilities for improved outdoor play are endless. If you stock up on the right toys and equipment, "Go outside and play!" can get a much more enthusiastic response even though a kid has to separate fromt their ipad.
Fun outdoor games are the antithesis of high technology. There's room for both in our worlds and one should not exclude the other. Take time away from your computer (after you've read this, of course!) and go play your favorite fun outdoor game--right now!
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