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Active Toy Ideas for Non Athletic Kids

Physical activity is important for better health. Kids too can benefit from spending less time in front of the television or the computer. Active play builds strength, stamina and self-esteem, while teaching the principles of teamwork and sportsmanship. If your kids don’t naturally gravitate to sports and other physical activities, there are fun toys that can make it easier to get them interested in active play. Many of these active toys for non athletic kids can be found online at retailers like Sensational Beginnings and HearthSong.

Jump into Fun

Few kids will turn down the chance to jump around on a trampoline or inflatable bouncer. Toys for bouncing come in a range of sizes and can be used both indoors and out. Other great jumping items include pogo sticks, hopping balls and extra-long jump ropes with instructions for group jumping games.

Easy Riders

If it rocks or rolls, your kids are likely to love these. Choose one of the many unique pedal-powered, ride-on toys to sneak some exercise into your child’s day. Traditional options include tricycles, bikes and kid-size trains, plus you’ll find cool rockers, scooters and mini construction equipment for hours of digging and creative play.

Outdoor Games

Disc golf, putting greens and pint-size soccer sets can make even the most non athletic kid feel like a sports star. By encouraging your kid to pursue activities he is interested in, regardless of how well he plays, you might establish the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and build more self-esteem. Other games are great activities for the whole family, from kites to tetherball and lawn bowling.

Sand and Water

Younger kids will enjoy having their own sandbox for digging and building, from a simple square box to something more elaborate, like a pirate ship or a sand sculpting table that’s also great for indoor play. Make sure to provide toy trucks and construction vehicles or tools for digging in the sand. Hot sunny days will have your kids hanging out in your back yard if you install a plastic or inflatable pool or waterslide. Give them water guns, beach balls and inflatable toys, like basketball hoops and floating nets, to keep things interesting. If your kids are lucky enough to have their own pool, fun floats and water sports toys will encourage even more active play.

Classic Fun

Playhouses, tents and canopies give kids their own space for make believe fun. There are a multitude of choices, from soft fabric and rugged plastic to durable wooden playhouses. Also look for play sets that offer kids hours of safe climbing, sliding, swinging and gliding. There are even backyard roller coasters. On rainy days, kids will enjoy creating and performing their own plays using a freestanding puppet theater or doorway theater curtain.

Snow Days

When the weather turns cold and snow shutters school for the day, don’t let your kids waste their time playing video games. Send them outside with a full supply of winter gear, from sleds and snowboards to skis, skates and snowman kits.

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