Children are fascinated by things that grow. They love learning about how vegetables and fruits develop from seeds or sprouts to the colourful foods that they see on their tables. They often enjoy helping their parents out in the garden, as well, playing in the sandbox, and in general exploring the outdoors.

Choosing the right garden toys for children will get them outside and soaking up the warm weather, and beginning the practice of staying active while enjoying nature.

Garden Toys for Boys:

One of the kinds of garden toys that children enjoy is toy wheelbarrows. These toys are great for children to help their parents in the garden, in addition to teaching them valuable skills in manoeuvring when they push the wheelbarrow. This toy functions like a real wheelbarrow. In order to find a good toy wheelbarrow, look for one that is sturdy and easy to assemble. This toy is best for children older than 3 years of age.

A kids’ hedge trimmer will help children get started in learning a valuable skill that is useful for home care and yard maintenance. Children can watch what their parents do and emulate them so they learn how to keep hedges looking cleaned up and trimmed. Look for a realistic-looking hedge trimmer that is light enough for the child to handle.

Garden Toys for Girls:

Planting flowers can be an educational experience for children, provided they have their own toys to make it easier to do on their own. Children’s toy flower pots are useful for this task. Parents can help children transfer the flowers and pack the dirt into the pots. Girls may enjoy this activity more than boys. Choose flower pots that are have a pleasing design according to your child’s taste. Your child is likely to take great care of the flowers that she plants, especially if she sees them as her responsibility. Toy flower pots are great for beginning to teach children about gardening practices, fertilization, and different types of flowers.

Unisex Garden Toys:

Children are naturally drawn to animals, and one of the most common animals they are likely to see while outdoors are birds. They will love building a birdhouse with a home birdhouse-building kit. Parents may need to help them with this toy, but children can take an active role in creating a resting place for the feathered friends that come to visit them and learn firsthand about birds as a result. These toys would be suitable for children ages between the ages of 5 and 6.

Both boys and girls enjoy playing in the sandbox. Pails and shovels are always popular toys. Choose plastic versions of these items in your child’s favourite colour. These toys are best for children between ages the ages of 5 and 10.

Clearing leaves in the fall can turn form a chore to a fun family activity. Children over the age of 5 will enjoy helping in this task with their own toy rake. Look for one that is made from sturdy material, yet one that is light enough for a child to lift and work with.

Learning about gardening and caring for their outdoor environment is important for children to learn. Choosing the right garden toys for them will allow children to become acclimated to this environment and encourage them to get fresh air and exercise. These garden toys described above can provide a valuable educational experience for children and increase their enjoyment and appreciation of the out of doors.

Author Bio: Jenny Talorman is an amateur writer with a special interest in education, young development and educating others on a range of topics which include; education, the role of childrens garden toys and games in development, young peoples’ issues and even baking. If you have any feedback on this article please feel free to get in touch.

Category: Parenting
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