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1. A water table so you can set up all types of water and sensory activities outdoors. A water table is always a good idea if you are looking to cool down and enjoy some good old-fashioned water play!
2. An outdoor tent that is lightweight and packs all the fun! This setup is as easy as one-two-three so your kiddos can roast marshmallows and sing campfire songs.
3. A set of activity cones so you can set up drills and activities outside for your kid. These cones can also be used to work on balance, counting, and colors. If you have a 3-year-old like me, they also provide hours of stacking fun!
4. An awesome sandbox that will provide hours of digging, building, and playtime fun. This sandbox can pack more than just sand, it can also serve as a garden so you can teach your child how to grow their own food!
5. And a radical sand toy set that comes with a bucket on wheels. I can't tell you how stoked my toddler is with it. This set is perfect for all your summer and water toy needs. The best thing about it is you can use it at the beach or park!
6. A Little Tikes golf set that is perfect for toddlers. My 3-year-old loves hitting the greens (our front yard) and teeing off into the garage! It's totally *on par.*
7. A toddler basketball set because every little baller needs their first hoop. We have this hoop at home and enjoy playing with it outdoors to get some fresh air. The kids love pretending to shoot 3-pointers like Stephen Curry.
8. A bocce ball set because it's never too early to introduce them to the wonderful world of bocce ball. We played this game at our last vacation spot, and the kids all had a blast!
9. A T-Ball set so your little one can perfect their swing! Looking to get them outside more? Then, this is the purchase for you! Eyyyy batter, batter, your kid will be out on the field in no time with this set.
10. A Koosh double paddle that is a blast from the past. Koosh is an awesome alternative to paddle ball because it is a soft and lightweight ball. Plus, you can play it indoors without worrying about breaking things with this ball!
11. A bubble wand kit so you can enjoy bubbles all day long. Bubbles are my go-to activity if I feel a meltdown coming on. They always do the trick and get my toddler in a much better mood. Try it, I promise they help!
12. A ladderball set that is tons of fun for the entire fam. Plus, it's travel-friendly and easy to take along to any gathering, whether you're going to the beach, park, or camping.
13. A pack of sidewalk chalk so you and your kiddo can doodle and draw silly things outside. If you don't have a pack of chalk in your outdoor arsenal of games, now is the time to invest. These are a great way to practice numbers and letters with your child outside instead of inside at a desk.
14. A classic swingball game — to get the whole family playing. The purpose of the game is similar to tetherball, which brings me back to my days on the courts of elementary school! This game can be set up almost anywhere, which makes it fun to bring to parks, camping, or friends' houses.
15. A splash pad that my 4-year-old can't get enough of! We don't have a proper yard, but we just hook the hose up to this adorable turtle splash pad and let him go wild in our front yard. The neighbors enjoy it just as much as he does!
16. A bag of water balloons that you can fill in seconds to cool down during those extra hot days. These are a seriously great time for the entire gang; I always have a few bags of these on hand so we can have some good old silly fun!
17. And a slingshot to up your water balloon game by 1,000%. This baby launches your balloons up to 100 feet so you can cream your opponents. This is a way to really get your kiddos amped about their next water balloon party.
18. Or a pack of 12 reusable rubber balloons for endless water balloon fun. These nifty toys have a magnetic closure, so you can fill them up quickly and easily. They are a great eco-friendly alternative to single-use water balloons.
19. A pack of Bluey and Bingo squrities because your little ones will have no trouble gripping onto their favorite Aussie buddies. These pool or bath toys are perfectly designed to fit into small hands and engage in squirting fun!
20. And for the family that has the extra yard space, a trampoline to help build speed and agility. The enclosure net and no-gap design provide a safe environment for your kiddos to enjoy hours of endless fun. My in-laws have one of these, and the kids are seriously *head over heels* for it!
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