The weather is getting warmer, meaning the kids are going to be spending less time playing Wii and more time in the great outdoors. The fresh air will do them good! Give them some toys like you used to play with—a simply good old time with simple new twists to keep them engaged.
Celebrating its 50th birthday, WHAM-O’s hula hoop was created in 1958 from an idea inspired by Australian children who used bamboo rings for exercise. And guess what? You can get in on the act, too. Hula hooping is great to work out that mid-section.
Super popular in college towns, the hacky sack isn’t just for romping in the Quad. Since 1972, the Hacky Sack Striker has been providing fun for all ages and is great for foot-eye coordination. With some practice, you may end up with a mini Beckham.
No kid can truly be a kid without a ball…but does yours have the SuperBall? Created by WHAM-O and chemist Norm Stingly in 1963, this ball compresses 50,000 pounds of energy and is made to bounce higher than any other ball out there. Heads up! So maybe you’ll be heading to the neighbor’s yard to retrieve it, but send the kids—it’s even more outdoor exercise to keep them healthy.
Since Fred Flintstone excels at it, we know bowling’s been around a long, long time. It actually can be traced back to Ancient Egypt in 3150 BC—long before Fred taught us what getting a “turkey” was. And now even your toddler can get within striking distance. Tot Sports Bowling Set is great for a group or a single child, and utilizes eye-hand coordination. Play outside, but you can take it indoors on rainy days.
Ancient toys were often made of wood, in fact, playthings found in between 3000 and 1500 BC included small carts, perfect for the little ones just starting to walk to explore. This Carousel Push Toy will encourage your child to get moving—the faster he or she goes, the faster the balls will spin.
We’re willing to bet that your grandparents’ grandparents’ great-grandparents played hide and seek…what kid hasn’t? And aren’t we, as adults, still playing a little hide and seek with those socks in the dryer every week? If your kid is an only child, try the Hide And Seek Safari Monkey. You hide the monkey and the Magic Seeker Wand will help your tyke know when he or she is getting closer or further away by a blinking green or red lights. Try playing with more kids and time them to see who is the fastest locating in the little critter.



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