It’s winter and people are looking for a warm and fun place to spend their holiday. If you live in the Gulf area then consider yourself lucky as many people wish to be in such warm and beautiful weather. Spend your time outside doing various activities in parks or turn your backyard into a fun place with special outdoor winter toys for you and your children.
Why let your children play outdoors?
There is no argument that playing outdoors whether during summer or winter is much more beneficial than staying indoors with iPads and video games. Here are some of the best benefits for playing outdoors:
1| Outdoor playing improves your children’s health and activity. Spending their energy running and playing will also improve their sleeping habits. It improves their well-being overall and helps them remain happy and calm.
2| Playing outdoors encourages children to explore, learn, and feel a little independent from their parents. It also expands their imagination and creativity as they encounter new outdoor experiences.
3| Improving physical strength is one of the main benefits for playing outdoors. Running, jumping, and claiming all contribute to building your child’s body and athletic abilities. And remember, a healthy body is a healthy mind.
And just because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean you should stay home especially when you live in the GCC area. That is why we recommend these winter toys to stay active during the season.
Winter toys to take to the park
Going to parks is a fun activity for you and your children. Most GCC residential areas have parks and playgrounds surrounding them. Plan a picnic and spend a day in one of the parks nearby and have a great day out in the beautiful Gulf winter weather.
Top outdoor toys to take with you to a park:
Turn your backyard into a fun place
You might find it hard to go daily to a park, so why not bring a small park into your home? Whether you have a balcony or a backyard, you definitely must have those winter toys to create a fun place for outdoor playing in your backyard:
One player winter toys
These outdoor toys are perfect for children to play solo. Playing alone is not bad when it is in moderation because it enhances your child’s independence and personal skills significantly.
Multiple players winter toys
It is known that group games teach our children teamwork, cooperation, sharing, and responsibility. Plus, it is more motivational and fun.
Did you ever consider camping?
Camping is one of the best family activities to bond and teach our children various skills. Search for a suitable camping park around you and plan your trip.
Camping is recommended because it has endless benefits such as:
1| Getting fresh air
2| Releasing stress and negative energy
3| Strengthening the family bond
4| Stepping away from electronics and alarm clocks
5| Connecting with nature
6| Enhancing physical abilities and exploring skills
7| Developing scouting skills like setting up tents, tying knots, starting fires, and using a compass
When you plan you camping trip, remember to pack a tent, a cooler, sleeping bags, and winter toys to make the experience unforgettable.
