Backyard

Outside, with things from the kitchen and the garage. 14 ideas

Learn something
Cloud Watching
10–30 min 3–12 yrs Low mess
Nothing to gather
Burn energy
Sponge Relay
10–30 min 3–10 yrs Some mess
- a sponge
- two buckets
- water
Burn energy
Bubble Snake
10–25 min 3–10 yrs Some mess
- a plastic bottle
- dish soap
- water
Learn something
Five Senses Walk
15–45 min 2–10 yrs Low mess
Nothing to gather
Learn something
Water Painting
15–45 min 18 mo–7 yrs Low mess
- water
- a bucket
- a brush or sponge
Learn something
Shadow Drawing
15–30 min 3–9 yrs Low mess
- paper or sidewalk chalk
- something to draw with
Learn something
Ice Paint
15–35 min 2–8 yrs Messy
- an ice cube tray
- paint or food coloring
- water
- thick paper
Burn energy
Nature Frame
20–50 min 2–10 yrs Low mess
- tape
Stay busy and calm
Bird Feeder
20–45 min 3–11 yrs Some mess
- bird seed
- string
- a tube, bottle or plate
Learn something
Mud Kitchen
30–90 min 2–10 yrs Messy
- old pans and bowls
- water
- spoons and scoops
Burn energy
Backyard Olympics
30–75 min 4–12 yrs Low mess
- outdoor play equipment
Burn energy
Cotton Ball Splat Painting
15–30 min 2–6 yrs Messy
- washable paintto buy
- cotton balls
- a big sheet of paper
Learn something
Bike And Trike Wash
20–50 min 2–10 yrs Some mess
- a trike, scooter or ride-onto buy
- water
- two buckets
Burn energy
Chalk Town
25–75 min 3–10 yrs Low mess
- sidewalk chalkto buy

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