Spring is almost here --- time to wake up from my hibernation and get these little cubs of mine outside! The warm sunshine never fails to make me want to spruce up our outdoor play spaces. We like to keep outdoor play, well, natural I suppose. So when I am planning outdoor play spaces for
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Spring is almost here --- time to wake up from my hibernation and get these little cubs of mine outside! The warm sunshine never fails to make me want to spruce up our outdoor play spaces. We like to keep outdoor play, well, natural I suppose. So when I am planning outdoor play spaces for
Our kids have always loved exploring creeks and waterways. There is so much fun to be had at the creek! You can find all kinds of critters, stack stones, play with the flow of water, splash around and cool off on a hot Summer’s day. The list goes on! It’s always been a goal to […]
As soon as the weather warms up, it’s time to say no to TV and phone, get the kids outside! If you’re lucky to own a sprawling property big enough for a kid’s
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Our school has an Outdoor Learning Committee that I am a part of. We all feel very strongly that the environment where the children play outside is just as important as the environment inside our school. We have worked hard to make our playground an area where the kids can run, exercise explore and yes...learn! Outside play plays an important role in children's development! They are working gross motor muscles and getting must needed exercise. They learn how to solve problems such as when social disagreements arise. They learn empathy as they help friends who get hurt. They learn to take risks and see where their limits are and feel empowered as they take those risks and succeed. They create games and role play. They learn science concepts as they discover things in nature and learn to look closer and ask questions about what they see as they discover new things. They learn kindness as they try to save an insect in danger or nurture a plant. They are literally learning about life and life skills as they play outside, so we knew the environment needed to support that. We had an area that we were having some problems with in the middle of our asphalt area. We wanted to turn it into something all of the kids could explore and benefit from and decided to create a Barefoot Sensory Path. We came up with a design and my husband figured out how to make it so that it would be sturdy and last. Our amazing PTO gave us funds to purchase the materials and we had fun shopping at Lowes for items that would provide the sensory experiences we were hoping for. Our team came in on a Saturday and went to work. Our maintenance team had dug the area down four inches so that it would be even with the asphalt. We put down a layer of paver sand, and then the 4x4's. We glued some materials to 2x2 pieces of plywood. The sections were all 2x2. We filled the sections with paver base and tamped it solid. My son even came and helped! Here is the finished frame. Of course, we had to test it out! Here is the finished path!! We were so excited for the kids to try it! It was a huge success!! The kids absolutely loved walking on it with bare feet, crawling on it and feeling with their hands and even laying in it enjoying the warmth radiating from it from being in the sun. Another new area we created was an area to create roads, ramps, etc. using scrap wood, cars, signs and other loose parts. This lovely lady below had the vision for this area! We also added an area to really work those gross motor muscles. Mr. Doyle created a boundary to keep it all contained to one area. We filled it with stumps, logs, and large branches. The kids have created obstacle courses and love lifting these up to show how strong they are! They jump, balance and create here. They collaborate and problem solve. They use both critical and creative thinking skills. This is a great area to develop 21st Century Learning Skills as they play! For our nature lovers, we have an area with plants for them to explore and observe. Some are edible such as peppermint and fennel. We have cone flowers, milkweed, irises, sunflowers and more. This area is a great place to explore and observe insects also! Here are some other things on our playground where they can let lose and have fun! Our playground is still a work in progress! We have many more ideas that we want to implement some day! One step at a time!
After living in Japan for six years with only an itty-bitty concrete front porch, a good-sized backyard was one of our requirements when we were searching for a…
Discover 30 enchanting backyard play areas, each offering a unique blend of fun, creativity, and learning. From DIY sandbox corners to modern play structures and cozy nooks, find inspiration to transform your outdoor space into a children's paradise. Perfect for toddlers to older kids, these ideas are budget-friendly, engaging, and safe for endless playtime.
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Summer break is in full swing here. Those late nights, no schedule, S’mores and running the block! I’m not going to lie, I can’t deny the fact that this summer has been a bit busier. with the world going back to some type of normal things are moving fast!! Last summer, I had a lightbulb...
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A huge collection of ideas for creative outdoor play areas shared by early years educators. Try them in the backyard or daycare spaces!
As soon as the weather warms up, it’s time to say no to TV and phone, get the kids outside! If you’re lucky to own a sprawling property big enough for a kid’s
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Today I am so excited to share with you the full swing set transformation that you may have seen bits and pieces of over on my Instagram. I had been looking for a swing set for the kids for a little while but quickly moved my search to Facebook Marketplace when I realized how crazy
Summer is finally here and I am so excited to spend some time outside making family memories. My latest Pinterest obsession has been fun and unique ideas for outdoor kid’s play areas! John Woodford loves to be outside as much as possible and I can’t wait to put some of these ideas together! I can’t
Have you always wanted a chic and stylish playhouse for your kids to treat as their own oasis? Charlotte Smith from At Charlotte’s House shows you how to create a gorgeous A-Frame Luxury playhouse with help from The Home Depot!
Best DIY outdoor play areas for kids that they can make them spend more time outside. Let your kids play all day long in the summer with these DIY ideas.
Do you know what is perfect for a rainy day? A playdate? Any sick day? Or a just-about-an-anything day? Homemade musical instruments! If you're not sure what to do with the kiddos, making a homemade musical instrument band is the answer! There is so much fun to be had and amazing memories to be made
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DIY simple deck for a modern playhouse - Our deck is 3' high, which is tall enough for a slide but not so tall that it feels unsafe.
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IN STOCK Printable Customer Brochure As any parent knows, getting kids to play outside can be challenging. In a world of electronic entertainment. However, there are many good reasons why you should encourage your kids to spend time outdoors, playing in a cubby house, swing set, sandpits and bouncy castles. For one thing, playing outside can help them to stay active and get much-needed exercise. It can also help them to develop coordination and motor skills. Moreover, playing outside in a cubby house, can boost their imagination and creativity. So next time your kids ask to stay inside and play video games, suggest they go outside and play in their Cubby House instead! The Barra Shack is our largest ground level cubby house with an overall size of 2400mm x 2400mm. There are two opening windows to the sides, with shop shelves and closed windows to the front, all with perspex. The Barra includes a large 900mm wide verandah with fence, letterbox and two planter boxes. Internal dimensions of the cubby space is 1300mm x 2200mm. Premium Timber Canadian Hemlock and/or Fir Wood.Steam treated timber which limits against rot, fungal decay and insect attack. KidzShack Cubby houses are not chemically treated for insects.Easy Assembly! Our cubbies come with pre-made panels & pre-drilled holes. Assembly generally takes 2-3 hours with 2 people and a battery drill. Our cubbies are painted with a temporary water-based stain. The Barra Shack is supplied in a grey/white water based stain as shown in the last images. Please note: stained water based colours may differ or change. We recommend painting your cubby house with two coats of primer and two coats of a durable outdoor paint from Taubmans for longevity, within 4 weeks of outdoor use. A discount code for Taubmans Paint will be supplied with your cubby house.Note: Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Adult Supervision is required at all times. *Please note - all accessories/toys not included. Total Packaging Dimensions: 2.47 x 1.55 x 0.62m 263kg incl Pallet Box Dimensions: Box 1: 2.16 (L) x 0.63 (W) x 0.17 (H) - 48kgBox 2: 2.23 (L) x 0.87 (W) x 0.1 (H) - 40kgBox 3: 1.26 (L) x 1.49 (W) x 0.07 (H) - 29kgBox 4: 2.23 (L) x 1.32 (W) x 0.07 (H) - 48kgBox 5: 2.41 (L) x 1.57 (W) x 0.07 (H) - 42kg Box 6: 1.35 (L) x 1.4 (W) x 0.1 (H) - 36.5kg Layby with a $150 Deposit Here. This item comes with a 12 month warranty. Please read through our Warranty Policy. QUESTIONS?! Please call us on 08 6170 5064 Please refer to our Shipping Page for details. Please Note: We offer door-to-door and depot collections. Depot collections must be collected within 5 days of arrival or will incur an additional storage fee of $50.00. Door-to-door will receive a text the day before delivery. Please note if no one is home, the item will be left in a safe place. See our postage calculator below - Please note the calculator is limited. We offer more shipping options and rates at checkout or for a live quote Please email: [email protected] B2B Customers: For order quantities of 2 or more (to the same location), we can offer you a better shipping rate, please select local pick up on checkout, and email us at [email protected] for a shipping quotation. This will be added to your invoice and emailed to you after purchase. If you would like us to dispatch direct to your customer, please enter your customer name and address on checkout.
Discover 30 enchanting backyard play areas, each offering a unique blend of fun, creativity, and learning. From DIY sandbox corners to modern play structures and cozy nooks, find inspiration to transform your outdoor space into a children's paradise. Perfect for toddlers to older kids, these ideas are budget-friendly, engaging, and safe for endless playtime.
Discover kid-friendly and family-friendly outdoor spaces with these fun ideas from HGTV.com.
