Kids love to go to beach to play in the water and also to play with their favorite beach and sand toys. Here are some toys that will keep not just children, but the entire family, entertained on the beach.
Most families love to go to the beach, especially during summer. While most adults like to just laze around, kids enjoy playing in the cool water and indulge in various activities by the sea.
When I was a child, I used to love going to the beach with my family, and was particularly fond of playing this game wherein I and my brother would wait for the waves to hit the shore and would jump when the wave was just about to hit us.
We also used to write our names on the sand with our fingers or with our toes.
Finally, once we were done playing in the water, we would build elaborate sand castles and other structures using sand molds, shovels and buckets.
Beach and sand toys can provide hours of entertainment, they can help children develop their motor skills, creativity, and imagination. These are also a fun way to learn more about shapes, colors, and numbers. Additionally, beach toys also provide a fun way to bond with friends and family.
Popular beach and sand toys include buckets, shovels, rakes, watering cans, molds, and beach balls. Sandboxes are also a great way for kids to play and explore the sand.
When choosing beach and sand toys, it’s important to consider the age and interests of the children. These toys can be simple, such as a bucket and shovel, or can be more elaborate, such as a sandcastle building kit or a frisbee.
Here are some popular types of beach and sand toys:
- Bucket and shovel: This classic combination is a staple for building sandcastles and digging holes.
- Sandcastle building kit: These kits often include molds for shaping sand into various shapes, such as turrets, walls, and arches.
- Water toys: Items such as beach balls, water guns, and inflatable rafts can add an extra layer of fun to beach and sand play.
- Frisbees and other flying toys: These toys are great for playing catch or inventing new games.
- Beach volleyball and other ball games: Playing ball games on the beach can be a fun and active way to spend time.
Here are reviews of some popular beach toys for children.
Sand Pal Sand Snow and Mud Castle Building Toys
Kids favourite activity at the beach is building sand castles. This kit includes three different shaped brickmakers and moulds, and includes a shovel, that will allow the kids to make impressive sandcastles.
GeoSafari Jr. Underwater Explorer Boat and Magnifier
Is you little one curious to know about what lies beneath the water surface in the sea? This Underwater Explorer boat will let them unravel the mystery. This mini boat has a 3x magnifier plastic bottom, for better rock pooling. This science toy can be used at the beach, lakes, ponds, streams, and even at home – in the bathtub.
Hape Nature Fun Periscope Set
A Periscope is an equipment with tubes and mirrors that let you see things that otherwise out of sight. This periscope is made from sustainable bamboo, and will let you see the beneath the water without having to submerge your face in the water. It comes with a wrist strap.
Melissa and Doug Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set
This sea-creature inspired “baking” set of sand toys encourages exploration and outdoor play allowing the kids to prepare sand “cookies” and “treats” at the beach. It includes measuring cups, an octopus whisk, mixing spoon, bowl and a sieve. It comes with a rinse-through mesh bag.
Spot It! Beach Fun Family Game (Waterproof)
This popular family-friendly card game of speed and observation now comes in a waterproof version, with its own carry bag, which will allow you to have hours of fun at the beach or in the pool. In this game, you have to search for identical symbols in the cards, and it requires speed, observation and good reflexes.
Kinetic Sand Construction Site
The Kinetic Sand Construction Site is a construction-themed playset for kids aged 3 and up, allowing them to dig, build, and crush to their heart’s content.
You really do not need to be at the beach to play with this kit because it comes with 2lbs of brown colored Kinetic Sand, which is the original magical, moldable, and mesmerizing sensory sand. The best part is that it never dries out, ensuring that your child can play with it repeatedly without any concerns.
The construction site is a folding sandbox playset that opens up in to a contained play space. The set also includes a dump truck toy and a working crane with wrecking ball and bucket attachments, adding an extra level of excitement to the playtime.
Kids can use the crane’s bucket to dig up the Kinetic Sand and fill the dump truck, the sand can be packed into the dump truck and molded into bricks, which can then be used to build a wall on the brick platform. And when it’s time for demolition, just attach the wrecking ball to the crane and swing it to smash the wall.The kit can be easily folded up and packed away, making it convenient for storage or taking it on the go. The Construction Site can also be used with the Pave & Play Set and the Dig & Demolish Set (each sold separately), allowing for expansion and customization.
Overall, a fantastic toy that combines the joy of construction play with the tactile and sensory experience of Kinetic Sand. their little ones.
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