The Best Outdoor Summer Activities For Toddlers
On April 20, 2021 by Megan FolsomSummer is such a great time with toddlers, because they LOVE to go go go and they love to explore new places. When they’re outside, there’s a whole new world that is full of fun things for them to examine. They can run, climb, dig, jump and get as dirty as they want.
As a parent, it can be so amazing to experience – if we’re able to relax, loosen the reigns a little and not stress about the mess. We can sit back and let them do their thing while they’re content, or we can plan activities for them to try with or without our help.
Sun, dirt and exploration are so needed for them and for us, so definitely take advantage of the good weather and clear air while it’s here! Here are a bunch my favorite activities to do with littles outside!
Outside Activities for Toddlers
- Set up sprinklers to run through
- Fill up a kiddie pool
- Make a slip and slide with water and bubbles
- Jump on the trampoline
- Draw with sidewalk chalk
- Play with a water table
- Go to the park
- Feed ducks at a pond
- Go on a bike ride with a toddler trailer
- Kick soccer balls into a net or against a fence
- Set up a backyard slide
- Play basketball
- Plant some flowers in a pot or flowerbed
- Dig in the dirt
- Try out a balance bike
- Go on a leisurely nature walk
- Play some T-ball
- Pick flowers to make a bouquet
- Blow bubbles or get a bubble-blowing gun
- Put together some messy sensory bins with toys and things like:
- sand
- jello
- water
- Paint rocks
- Play in the mud
- Go on a hike
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