Summer is coming and for many of us, that means a whole lot of time outdoors! Also, I have a teacher friend that recently got a position at her preschool as the Outdoor Teacher (how fun does that sound?!) and I thought I would round up some fun ideas for her, me and anyone else who has or works with kids! Here we go!

First let’s just start with why all of this outdoor greatness is important, Mama Pea Pod has a great post all about it!

Now that we know why the kids should be outside, let’s check out a bunch of fun ideas for things to do with them!

Exploring Magic Potions from mama.papa.bubba

Natural Toys from Kid’s Activity Blog

Messy Outdoor Play from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

Outdoor Music Station from Let’s Play Music

Outdoor Science and Art Centers from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

5 Minute Backyard Teepee from mama.papa.bubba

Preschool Outdoor Science from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

Prickly Tickly Book from Walking by the Way

Muffin Tin Nature Hunt from mama.papa.bubba

A to Z of Winter Activities from The Pleasantest Thing

Giving Thanks Nature Walk from The pleasantest Thing

Simple Mud Kitchen from mama.papa.bubba

Preschool Science from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

Backyard Balance Beam from mama.papa.bubba

Rainy Day Splatter Painting from mama.papa.bubba

(This could be really fun done in the sprinklers during the summer too!)

Outdoor Sensory Activities from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

Outdoor Kitchen in a Box from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes

Outdoor Dishwashing Station from mama.papa.bubba

Nature Letters from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes

Outdoor Messy Activities from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

Marble Run Water Slide from mama.papa.bubba

Jump into Summer Science from Planet Smarty Pants

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Summer Fun Ice Play from mama.papa.bubba

Fun Water Games for Kids from Mamas Like Me

Explore and Unnatural Trail from Kid’s Activity Blog

Sensory Station Ideas from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

Outdoor Area from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

Outdoor Area Update from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

Water Bead Ideas from CAUTION! Twins at Play!

In addition to these fabulous ideas, here a couple of my past posts!

No Beach Needed Sand Castle Fun

Outdoor Art Projects for Kids
Ice Sculptures

There you go! 33 fun outdoor activities!