Hobbies And Interests
Swing Playset
Playsets for the yard are an option all the kids will enjoy. Choose from a variety of playsets you can purchase predesigned to assemble at home. Features to look for include swings, slides, a climbing wall, ropes and various platforms with ladders and climbing devices. Another idea is to have a set custom designed for your family. Advantages to custom design include the ability to control the materials (match it to your existing deck or your home) as well as being able to include the features your children will enjoy. With a custom set you can also choose a theme. For instance a pirate ship, a castle or a train.
Action Figure and Vehicles
Action figure playsets are a popular choice and can be found in a variety of character-focused formats. Doll sets are an idea for little girls and come in a range of themes including houses, castles and hair salons. For little boys, look for playsets with soldiers, cars or action heroes. Another idea is a train set complete with trains, characters and accessories for the tracks. An idea for an imaginative playset is to get a dollhouse or a car garage and have your kids make the characters by drawing images on cardstock. Cut the images for the kids and paste them on wooden Popsicle sticks.
Stand and Play
Kitchens are a good idea for a standing playset. Tuck it into a corner of your kitchen and let the kids cook with you. Some varieties come with plates and play food, and with others you will need to purchase the accessories separately. Another idea is a tool bench. Sets come with a variety of common tools like a wrench, a hammer, a drill and a variety of screwdrivers. The sets range in size and can be placed wherever you have space. Other options include a playhouse or a grill. One idea you can do is build your own playset structure with cardboard boxes. With a little imagination you can design anything from an oven to a rocket ship. Purchase accessories and your kids will be ready to let imaginations run wild.