What would be a good project for an outdoor playground 1-13 yrs old
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I have 4 grandchildren living with me, ages 6 months to 13 years (2 boys, 2 girls). I want an activity yard, that wouldn't be too difficult to put together, that will keep them occupied and away from computers.
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Great idea! Anything to get then some exercise and run around. Bean bag tic tac toe, corn hole, hula hoops, jump rope, Jack's, soccer. Did you want a swing set type project or something else?
Can I suggest that the playground be an idea project for the older ones. All but the baby have input.
They can cut out photos from magazines and “collect” ideas in a folder on the computer. They must check prices and keep those numbers too because everything happens on a budget in real life.
There are probably DIY playgrounds on Pinterest and other sites. What can they make, what can they buy retail or yard sale?
Badminton, volley ball, basketball, Pool, climbing wall, water slide (no pool) ping pong, outdoor movie theater..... all will take a little research... and most will require some sort of equipment.... research/Google search online
What you do will depend on your available space and your budget.
If there is a flat elevated surface such as a table top, I would suggest Legos. Lots of hand to eye coordination, creativity, develop fine motor skills. A sense of accomplishment that they can build something. This could be covered during bad weather.
I would suggest, with supervision, encourage them to build a fort. Kids don't do that anymore (my own son included!). I built forts with little or no real materials and it encouraged the study of engineering and science in the process.
I should add, I recognize this isn't feasible for everyone...time is one of the most difficult 'tools' we often have to deal with!
I do want to give you respect and commend you for raising (or housing) your grandchildren.
Kids really do love to “work”