7 Quick But Fun Backyard Add Ons
There are many ways to make your backyard more fun. Some of them require a significant investment, like pools or mini water parks.
However, there are 7 quick but fun backyard add-ons that we will feature in this article that may give you some good ideas.
Summer Stage
Playing to learn is a great way to teach children. You can often find them acting out their favorite stories, or sometimes their favorite movies. They might even create their own stories to act out.
A summer stage is a fun way to give them a designated space to have their own “theater.” It’s really simple and inexpensive. You can use two curtain panels you don’t mind using, or you can make them.
The idea is to hang them on a clothesline so that you can pull the panels apart, just like you’d find at a theater.
Stump Steps
Create steps made of stumps with sizes ranging from 2” to 10”, and lay them out on the lawn. Kids will love testing their balance by stepping from one stump to another, without touching the ground with their feet.
If you cannot make them yourself, maybe you can find some scraps from somewhere. Maybe a neighbor is having a tree chopped down. You might be able to get enough pieces for the project.
Your children will not just be having fun; they will be improving their balance with every try.
Rock Spot
If your child has toy construction trucks, you could create a play gravel pit, using pea gravel as a bed, and decorate the outside of the area with either stone or wood. You might even include some plans they can use for ramps, so they can push their gravel-filled trucks up and down and all around.
This will give them a space to play, and any noise will be outside, rather than inside.
In-Ground Basketball System
If you and your children love to play basketball, consider getting an Adjustable In-Ground Basketball System for your backyard.
Being adjustable, you can set the height for your children, and change it as they grow. The unit is designed to move as needed, but the pole can be secured in cement if you decide to keep it in one place.
An in ground system is about the next best thing to having the real thing, especially if you have a “rising star” in your family.
Outdoor Easel
Writing and drawing with chalk is something else kids like to do. But, it can be messy if it’s inside the house.
All you need to do to prep the board is to take a piece of chalk, using the long side of it, and cover the board with chalk. Then, just simply erase it.
With an outdoor easel, your child can go wild, with no cleanup worries – aside from themselves.
Dirt Box
If you are not afraid of dirt, you could create a “dirt box” for your kids. The soil you use can make it easy for them to mold the dirt into shapes and structures. Even though it is messier than a sandbox, it will allow your children to expand their craniums in a way that a sandbox will not.
Play Kitchen
Using an old cabinet or bookcase, you can create a play kitchen for your children. Making mud pies will take on new pleasure. You might even include some old plates, cups, bowls, and even pots and pans. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they choose which items they want to include for their kitchen.
Summary
You may be able to find other ways beyond the 7 mentioned here, but we hope you found a good idea to make your backyard fun.
