This pool noodle obstacle course is so simple to set up! All you need are some pool noodles, duct tape and pencils! It can be set up in about 15 minutes and is guaranteed to entertain kids for hours.
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Now on to the activities!Īnd don’t forget to check out my NEW book – Super Simple Science Experiments for Curious Kids is full of fun, simple, science experiments you can do at home with materials you already have around the house! We typically buy them in the summer to use outside and then cut them up in the fall and bring them inside for lots of building and learning activities. We love to use in unconventional ways in both the summer and winter months. They are typically used in swimming pools as aids in helping people learn to swim but are also widely used for play in swimming pools as well. They are usually hollow in the center and they are buoyant which means they float in the water. Pool noodles are long cylindrical shaped pieces of foam (polyethelyne foam to be exact). You would be surprised how many times I get asked what pool noodles are, so here’s a brief explanation before we get started. What are pool noodles and what are pool noodles made of? These 10 outdoor pool noodle games will keep your kids moving and having fun during the spring and summer months and are some of the best pool noodle activities we’ve tried.
You can play this classic game using some old pool noodles and make your own kickball croquet obstacle course for tons of fun for kids.Pool noodles are a must-have when it comes to outdoor games with kids! They are so versatile and can be used to make so many DIY outdoor games and activities! Pool noodles are also very inexpensive to buy and can usually be found at your local dollar store for $1 each. You can also play a game of croquet, which is when you attempt to hit coloured balls through hoops using a mallet. This game is Ideal for helping children to develop their hand-eye coordination and social skills In boules, you are throwing the larger balls at the smaller target ball. If you are looking for something a little less crazy, consider a game of boules. Players score points by running around the five bases. All you need is a tennis ball, a bat and five items to mark five bases. Rounders is a fast-moving bat-and-ball game that promotes teamwork.
In this game, if a person who is “it” tags you, then you have to freeze(not move) and stay frozen until another player untags you.Īnother fun variation of this game for younger kids is Disney tag when a person who is about to get tagged can call out a name of Disney character to prevent being frozen. In this game, one child guards the can while others try to kick the can over before being tagged.įreeze Tag is a variation of the game called “It Tag”. Kick The Can is a classic game you may have played as a child, and you can pass this game of hiding, guarding and kicking the can onto your children. Jump rope games are no doubt the most awesome outdoor games for kids. Two turners swing the ropes in opposite directions, while a jumper tries to hop in between them. One at a time the children jump into the spinning jump rope, trying not to spill any of their water. The child who has most water left won the game.įor older children, add challenge and try using Double Dutch. Each child is given a plastic cup full of water. Our top favourite for a sunny day is Jump rope water splash. There are many variation and game children can play. It’s wonderful exercise and improves kids coordination. Skipping and jumping the rope is much more than a game. Everyone who finds them must join them in their hiding spot until there is only one person left. In this twist of hide-and-seek, only one person hides. Watch the kids slide and have hours of fun.Īnother idea for a big group, you can encourage teams to work together by having a good old-fashioned tug of war.Ī superb game in which you take smaller steps towards the wolf, your children are sure to love running around the garden as the wolf chases them. Put dishwashing liquid and turn the hose on from the top side. Lay a sheet of polythene on a slope in your backyard. This a fabulous game for loads of fun on a hot sunny day.
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