7 Outdoor Fun Must-Dos!

Bethey There are some things that all children should have the opportunity to do outside.

Who am I kidding – there are A LOT of things, but I have contained myself.

Below you will find a list of seven (7) key outdoor activities that all kids should take a crack at — complete with instructions, just in case you are out of practice. ;-)

7  outdoor fun must-dos:

  1. fly a kite
  2. make a fairy house
  3. whistle with a blade of grass
  4. skip a stone
  5. build a fort
  6. make a rockin’ s’more (mmmmm!)
  7. make a crown of dandelions

Luckily, my friend Kari at Active Kids Club has made a video to teach all us kids (young and young at heart!) how to make dandelion crowns!

Check it out below!

Now, I fully expect y’all to send me pictures of you and the kids in your world proudly sporting dandelion crowns or engaged in any of the other activities above.

Ooooh, videos would be great. We could post them, if you are open to sharing!

I’ll be waiting…

See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru

We Play Come play at the Childhood 101 We Play link up!

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  1. Catherine
    April 28, 2010 at 5:39 AM | Reply

    I’m sure you should have included making a mud pie! I think we will focus on skipping a stone for now (I remember trying and being bad at it as a child). And I’d like to have a go at smores, I’m always hearing about them, but they are not really an Aussie thing.
    .-= Catherine´s last blog ..We Play – deconstruction =-.

  2. Christie - Childhood 101
    April 28, 2010 at 7:05 AM | Reply

    I love this post, Bethe, what a great list and timely reminder. I love the video too. Thank you so much for linking up :)
    .-= Christie – Childhood 101´s last blog ..We Play =-.

  3. uberVU - social comments
    April 28, 2010 at 7:42 AM | Reply

    Social comments and analytics for this post…

    This post was mentioned on Twitter by balmeras: @Childhood101 Here’s my We Play post. :o ) http://ow.ly/1E59M…

  4. Becky
    April 28, 2010 at 9:13 AM | Reply

    What a fun list! I still remember making daisy chains in the park when I was little.
    .-= Becky´s last blog ..Coconut Mango Cupcakes =-.

  5. Kelly
    April 28, 2010 at 10:36 AM | Reply

    I’m now daydreaming about puddle jumping and creek exploration…. No instructions required! :0)

  6. Marghanita Hughes
    April 28, 2010 at 1:22 PM | Reply

    Great list Bethe. I would like to add watch a sunrise!
    Latest blog post: http://www.marghanita.com/
    .-= Marghanita Hughes´s last blog ..Share a Magical Moment Outdoors with Kids =-.

  7. Jane Kirkland
    April 28, 2010 at 2:19 PM | Reply

    Looking for more? How about playing the buttercup game, kicking leaves, chasing fireflies, watching clouds go by?
    .-= Jane Kirkland´s last blog ..New Contest! Make a Nature Video =-.

  8. Bethe
    April 28, 2010 at 6:11 PM | Reply

    glad you like the list — of course, i could have gone on to 100…

    :-) viva play!

  9. Amanda - Busy Brissy
    April 28, 2010 at 6:32 PM | Reply

    A great list. I’ll return later to read and watch in full. We don’t do enough of these activities.

  10. Melissa
    April 28, 2010 at 9:00 PM | Reply

    What a great list, though my boys wouldn’t be caught dead in a “fairy house”! lol. They’d be up for a fort, though.
    .-= Melissa´s last blog ..Harmony Day 2010 =-.

  11. Miss Carly
    April 29, 2010 at 6:49 AM | Reply

    I love that you have included a video. There is a great list there!
    .-= Miss Carly´s last blog ..Interview with Kids in Australia =-.

  13. Michael Stein
    April 29, 2010 at 11:48 AM | Reply

    @Balmeras reminds us it's Spring! Get away from Twitter and FB for a min and go #playoutdoors! http://bit.ly/dspxpD

  15. Leslie
    April 29, 2010 at 9:46 PM | Reply

    Great ideas! Brought back a ton of fantastic memories!
    .-= Leslie´s last blog ..{Giveaway} Win a $25 Gift Certificate to The Soft Landing!!! =-.

  16. Bethe
    May 1, 2010 at 11:19 AM | Reply

    For me too, Leslie! Love that so many people are ready to kick it old school with outdoor play! :-)

  17. Bethe Almeras
    May 1, 2010 at 2:05 PM | Reply

    Need ideas 4 weekend fun w/ the family? I've got some: 7 Outdoor Fun Must-Dos! http://bit.ly/cOAYhw #playoutdoors

  18. Arlen
    May 1, 2010 at 2:10 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: Need ideas 4 weekend fun w/ the family? I've got some: 7 Outdoor Fun Must-Dos! http://bit.ly/cOAYhw #playoutdoors

  19. Children & Nature
    May 1, 2010 at 2:51 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras Need ideas 4 weekend fun w/ the family? I've got some: 7 Outdoor Fun Must-Dos! http://bit.ly/cOAYhw

  20. iBeOutdoors.com
    May 1, 2010 at 3:16 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras Need ideas 4 weekend fun w/ the family? I've got some: 7 Outdoor Fun Must-Dos! http://bit.ly/cOAYhw

  21. Eddie Dengg
    May 1, 2010 at 5:13 PM | Reply

    RT @ChildrenNature: RT @balmeras Need ideas 4 weekend fun w/ the family? I've got some: 7 Outdoor Fun Must-Dos! http://bit.ly/cOAYhw

  22. Kim G. Jones
    May 2, 2010 at 6:25 PM | Reply

    RT @ChildrenNature: RT @balmeras Need ideas 4 weekend fun w/ the family? I've got some: 7 Outdoor Fun Must-Dos! http://bit.ly/cOAYhw

  23. Nurelah
    May 3, 2010 at 5:26 PM | Reply

    RT @ChildrenNature: RT @balmeras Need ideas 4 weekend fun w/ the family? I've got some: 7 Outdoor Fun Must-Dos! http://bit.ly/cOAYhw

  26. Adventure Tykes
    May 16, 2011 at 1:46 AM | Reply

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