mushpea
29-09-2010, 05:59 AM
just wondinering what everyone had outside to play with/on/in as i need some new idea,, ihave ride on toys, a wendy house, sand play tray, balls,bats etc, prams and dolls and a blackboard. just seems to be lacking somthing or need a spruce up but cant decide what else i can put our there or provide any ideas please.

miss mopple
29-09-2010, 06:27 AM
Im in the process of making big wooden building blocks from old ply wood for outside

also have recently introduced:

weaving frames
a great big branch in a pot for hanging/ decorating
a box of natural items (seashells/sticks/pinecones etc) for creative play
mirrors
windchimes
guttering

I want DH to source me a log for out there too :D

also have ride one/sand pit/ wendy house etc but am trying to introduce less plastic and more natural stuff

The Juggler
29-09-2010, 06:29 AM
windchimes, hula hoops, kiddi sized garden tools and a good patch of mud or a pot/tray they can dig in.

Magnifying glasses and bug pots and binoculars for bug catching and plane/bird watching

Def. an outside easel/chalboard and some chalks for drawing on floor or the easel (or outside painting) and paintbrushes for waterpainting (or used the broken chalks to crush and make outdoor paint).

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