Are you looking for specific games for children in the garden that require little preparation and are guaranteed to be fun? Here are five creative yet simple ideas that will keep children busy outside for a long time – whether alone, in pairs, or in a group.
1. Can throwing with self-painted cans
Can toss is a true classic – but with a little twist, it’s even better. First, have your children paint empty cans with colorful faces, animals, or monsters. Then stack them in a pyramid shape and knock them over with a soft ball. Who can knock them all down in one go? Tip: For extra fun, there are points on the back of the cans – whoever collects the most points wins!
2. Garden safari with camera or mobile phone
Children love discovering small things. For the garden safari, they are given a list of tasks: „Find something round,“ „Look for an insect,“ „Take a photo of something yellow.“ They set off with an old digital camera or cell phone and document their finds. This encourages observation skills and creativity – and at the end, the photos can even be printed out and pasted into a garden journal.
3. Hobby Horse Course
A homemade obstacle course in the garden turns playing with a hobby horse into a real experience. Jumping obstacles can be set up using simple tools like ropes, cones, or broomsticks. The children ride their hobby horse through the course, time themselves, or even hold a small „tournament.“ Those who feel like role-playing can also dress up in riding clothes and give the horse a name.
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4. Treasure hunt with map and clues
Hide small objects or sweets in the garden and create a treasure map. The clues can be puzzles, pictures, or tasks like „Jump on one leg five times before you can continue searching.“ This is especially fun in groups and provides exercise, excitement, and teamwork. The larger the garden, the more hiding places you need – but it also works great in smaller spaces.
5. Garden disco with dance challenges
Out with the Bluetooth speaker, in with the kids‘ favorite songs – and the garden party can begin. Even more fun can be had with little dance challenges: Who can dance on one leg the longest? Who can do the robot dance the best? Or simply: a dance stop-motion game where you have to freeze as soon as the music stops. No preparation required, but 100% fun and movement.
Gardening time can be really exciting
With a few simple tools, the garden becomes an adventure land. It’s not the equipment that matters, but creativity – and fortunately, children have plenty of that. Whether alone, with siblings, or with friends: these games for children in the garden are guaranteed to provide variety, exercise, and many happy hours.
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