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Play Tent
Hooray for Outdoor Play!
For many of us, the soundtrack of childhood was filled with laughter and the squeals of delight from hours spent outside playing our favorite games with childhood friends. Games such as hopscotch, hide and seek and red rover created endless entertainment and delightful memories. Bike riding with friends was a chance to set out on an adventure and explore our neighborhood on a warm spring afternoon. In addition to fun-filled days we’ll never forget, these experiences helped us to build and nurture valuable relationships; identify and cope with risky situations; and foster creativity and problem solving skills.
Unfortunately many children today don’t have the opportunity to experience the simple joys or the benefits of outdoor play as we used to. While a recent study showed that 80 percent of children prefer to play outside, most of them spend the majority of time inside on the Internet, playing computer games or watching television. In addition to taking a toll on the social development of youth, lack of outdoor play also threatens the health of today’s children as running and frolicking have been exchanged for hours of more sedentary activities. Rather than spending the afternoon inside, playing video games, why not setup a trampoline in the backyard for a little outdoor fun? They create hours of energetic fun that children of all ages can enjoy, while getting in a healthy dose of exercise. You can even install a safety net for to ensure safe play for younger children.
In addition to investing in toys that encourage outdoor play, it’s important that parents think of ways to get their kids to take their indoor activities outside. For example, if your child enjoys playing with dolls, encourage them to take their dolls outside for the day. Products such as prams and pushchairs are adorable toys for girls and a fantastic way to encourage them to take their dolls outside for an afternoon stroll.
Outdoor play is also a great way to spark your child’s imagination. Toys such as inflatable playhouses are perfect for imaginative play. One of the joys of childhood is using the imagination to create a whole new world. Watch your child turn play tents into spectacular castles and invent stories and games to make the experience even more of a blast.
And guess what? Parents can play too! Outdoor play is also a great way to bond with your child. Head outdoors - your kids will be thrilled and so will you!
About the Author
Having once owned the second largest toyshop in the UK, the owners of Toys Direct to Your Door (http://www.toysdirecttoyourdoor.co.uk/) have been in the toy business for over 40 years.
The toy company stock a wide variety of children's toys, ranging from popular Playmobil, Baby Annabell and Thomas the Tank Engine toys, Lego and Duplo, train sets and doll houses and lots more.
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NEW The North Face FLINT 2 MINI TENT pet camping play RARE nwt $54.99 |
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New Pop Up Beach Tent Play Tent Sun Shelter Cover Park Vacation Travel Outdoor $19.90 |
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New Pop Up Beach Tent Play Family Backyard Park Carrying Bag High Quality USA $19.90 |
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Pacific Play Tents Playchute 10' Parachute Colors and Designs May Vary $47.99 |
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New Pop Up Beach Tent Play Tent Sun Shelter Cover Park Vacation Travel Outdoor $19.90 |
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Pacific Play Tents Perfect Penguin Slumber Bag 57414 $29.99 |
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POOH DOME TENT 6'x4' ft(RAIN FLY)+ARM CHAIR~BOY/GIRL~SET~PLAY IN/OUTDOOR~CAMPING $78.89 |
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4 X 4 FOOT KIDS CHILDREN 1 PERSON CAMPING OR PLAY TENT FOR OUTDOOR FUN $38.00 |
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BLUE 6 X 5 X 3 FOOT 2 CHILDERN CHILD CAMPING OR KIDS PLAY TENT FOR OUTDOOR FUN $48.00 |
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Pacific Play Tents Hide Me Play Tent & Tunnel (INDOOR) $85.45 |
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NEW Playhut UV Kids Play House Playhouse Tent $59.99 |
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NEW The North Face FLINT 2 MINIATURE TENT pet camping play nwt $54.99 |
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NEW Kids Camping Indoor Outdoor Play Tent 4.6'x3.7' $29.99 |
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NEW Kids Camping Indoor Outdoor Play Tent 4.6'x3.7' $29.99 |
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DISNEY WINNIE POOH DOME TENT 6'x4'FT(RAIN FLY/FLOOR)KIDS~PLAY IN/OUTDOOR~CAMPING $48.89 |
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Strawberry Easy Folding Assembly Child Outdoor Camping Tent Kid Playing Hut $28.49 |
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Train Easy Folding Assembly Child Outdoor Camping Tent Kid Playing Hut Nice Gift $28.49 |
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Long Nose Elephant Easy folding Assembly Child Outdoor Camping Tent Playing Hut $32.49 |
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Giraffe Easy Folding Assembly Child Outdoor Camping Tent Kid Playing Hut $28.49 |
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Castle Easy Folding Assembly Child Outdoor Camping Tent Kid Playing Hut $28.49 |
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Huge Ladybug Easy folding Assembly Child Outdoor Camping Tent Kid Playing Hut $28.49 |
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Huge Ladybug Easy folding Assembly Child Outdoor Camping Tent Kid Playing Hut $28.49 |
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Pacific Play Tents Royal Princess Slumber Bag 52500 $25.97 |
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Baby Portable Play Beach Outdoor Shelter Shaded Tent New Camping $33.96 |
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Pacific Play Tents Knight Slumber Bag 51616 $29.99 |
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NEW HAPPY CAMPING THREE PERSON CAMP TENT PLUS PORCH FOR OUTDOOR PLAY EASY SET UP $94.99 |
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Disney Princess Mid Sleeper Tent Pack £49.58 Every little girl dreams of being a real Princess so why not transform her mid-sleeper or cabin bed in to her very own princess castle with this fantastic Disney Princess Bed Tent Pack. The pack comprises of three fabric panels which fit snuggly and secure easily to the bed frame to create a secret princess hide-away underneath the bed, turret and canopy. The canopy even features a glow in the dar... |
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Little hearts bed tent (pop up play tent) £19.95 ... |
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Best-Step Anti-Fatigue Foam Flooring £17.05 This flooring is suitable for Gyms, Workshops, Garages, Laundry Rooms, Nurseries, and Outdoor Play Areas. The tiles are approximately 10mm thick and are coated on one side to provide protection from liquids, this coating also ensures that the tiles are easy to clean.... |
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GELERT KIDS CHILDRENS PLAY GAZEBO SUN SHELTER GARDEN Ideal for the beach, garden or at friends housesExcellent design ensures quick set upLightweight and compactSpacious play areaBright, fun designsUV protection SPF 40Carry bag included with handle and drawcord closure (size: 60cm x 13cm)Blue and yellowPolyesterLength 230cm x Width 230cm x Height 130cm2.3kg... |
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TOYS - BEN 10 IGLOO PLAY TENT - x1 Choose from iTrade Solutions's huge selection of clocks in our shop!... |
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Baxter Beetle Play Tent Our Baxter Beetle Play Tent will become your child's favorite place to play. With his cute face and fun design he will provide hours of fun and excitement. The tent has large inverted T door which zip down the center to create a large opening for easy entry and exit and the mesh vent in the rear wall allows ample ventilation. It's free-standing design and durable, waterproof coated polyester floor... |
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Gigatent Large Explorer Dome Play Tent Just as the name, the Gigatent Large Explorer Dome Play Tent, implies this tent is larger than the Explorer Dome Small in order to fit larger children. This model also features a removable fly and 2 roof vents.The Gigatent Large Explorer Dome Play Tent Specifications are: Sleeps 2 KidsPack Weight 4 lbs. Dimensions 6 x 5Interior Height 36 Pack Size 26 x 4Pole Material - 6.9mm fiberglassFloor Mate... |
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TOYS - SUPERMAN RETURNS PLAY TENT - 1 OF Another wonderful product from iTrade Solutions LTD Please see out shop for more fantastic deals!... |
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Adventure Play Tent $34.03 Crayola Kids play tent Imagination Gazebo CRA10-040 By Giga tent |
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Buffalo Bills Play Tent $30.53 This officially licensed Buffalo Bills Play Tent features easy setup with collapsible tent poles and a carry bag. The NFL play tent also has a waterproof bottom and vented top suitable for indoor and outdoor use. |
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My Little Tent 2 Indoor/ Outdoor Play Tent $39.49 Brand: My Little Tent 2Indoor/Outdoor Play TentModel: 20101 |
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Princess Castle Play Tent $33.99 Playhouse features a princess castle designUnique indoor/outdoor play tent provides hours of play for little princesses of any age Tent offers plenty of room for a whole tea party |
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Melissa & Doug Tootle Turtle Play Tent $40.99 Brand: Melissa & DougTootle Turtle Play TentModel: 6202 |
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Fairy Princess Castle Play Tent $19.88 Kids will love playing out a magical princess adventure in this Fairy Princess Castle play tent. This tent features durable construction with a breathable mesh top and strong shock-corded poles for years of imaginative play. |
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Discovery Kids Adventure 2-piece Play Tent $29.99 Kids will enjoy hours of imaginative play-time fun with this Discovery Kids Adventure Play Tent. This set comes complete with a tent and tube that can be used together or separately. |
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Kel-Gar Sun Dome Play Tent $33.99 The Kel-Gar Kid's Sun Dome protect your child from harmful UV rays with it's 50+ UPF fabric construction providing instant shade anywhere. This play tent spotlights an integral floor velcro closure with see-through mesh panels. |
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Gigakid MUV Play Tent $37.99 The woodland camouflage and graphics will make this tent a favorite with your little soldier. The tough polyester walls and floor are treated to be fire retardant and to last for many years of action. |
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Gigakid 'Dream House' Twin-size Children's Bed-sized Play Tent $0 This bed tent fits over a double-size bed for hours of fun. A removable sheet can easily be washed. This play tent features a large door on the side makes getting in and out easy. |
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Fence Fort Outdoor Play Tent $42.99 The Fence Fort is a tent-like design intended to provide quick setup and easy storage. Designed in a triangular fashion the Fence Fort uses gravity and friction instead of tent stakes to stay in place. |
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Gigakid 'Dream House' Double-size Children's Bed-sized Play Tent $0 This bed tent fits over a double-size bed for hours of fun. A removable sheet can easily be washed. This play tent features a large door on the side makes getting in and out easy. |
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2-in-1 Fire Station Club House Play Tent $32.04 Give your child two imaginative places to play with this Fire Station and Club House combo play tent. Reversible panels allow a child to have two play houses in one. |
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The Kiddie Coupe Pop Up Play Tent $38.99 This kid's pop up tent will have your kids playing for hours and hoursThe Kiddie Coupe tent features a cute design of the exterior of a carThis tent sets up with just four fiberglass poles |
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Discovery Kids Color Me Playhouse $24.48 The Discovery Kids Color Me Playhouse brings customized playhouse fun with an entire house that they can color themselves. Cardboard house includes mailbox slot, mobile door, windows, and all the fun details of a playhouse for kids to color. |
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Princess Castle Play Tent $70.63 Playhouse features a princess castle designUnique indoor/ outdoor play tent provides hours of play for little princesses of any age Tent offers plenty of room for a whole tea party Simple setup and take-downSpacious interior is large enough for three children to play comfortably Simple three-piece installation Compact 2-foot storage bag fits almost anywhere Mesh window at rear of tent for ventilation Durable nylon-polyester and fiberglass construction Designed for years of indoor or outdoor use Tent measures 47 inches high x 31 inches deep x 46 inches long when fully assembled Manufacturer's suggested age range: Two (2) and up |
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Cincinnati Bengals Play Tent $72.64 This officially licensed Cincinnati Bengals Play Tent features easy setup with collapsible tent poles and a carry bag. The NFL play tent also has a waterproof bottom and vented top suitable for indoor and outdoor use.Brand: BaselineModel: 950603Materials: NylonDimensions: 48 inches long x 48 inches wide x 35 inches tallRecommended for ages 3 years and up |
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Indianapolis Colts Play Tent $63.47 This officially licensed Indianapolis Colts Play Tent features easy setup with collapsible tent poles and a carry bag. The NFL play tent also has a waterproof bottom and vented top suitable for indoor and outdoor use.Brand: BaselineModel: 950507Materials: NylonDimensions: 48 inches long x 48 inches wide x 35 inches tallRecommended for ages 3 years and up |
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Philadelphia Eagles Play Tent $63.47 This officially licensed Philadelphia Eagles Play Tent features easy setup with collapsible tent poles and a carry bag. The NFL play tent also has a waterproof bottom and vented top suitable for indoor and outdoor use.Brand: BaselineModel: 950614Materials: NylonDimensions: 48 inches long x 48 inches wide x 35 inches tallRecommended for ages 3 years and up |
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Adventure Play Tent $70.74 The Adventure Dome is equipped with a fun tunnel for connecting to the tent making a super cool exploratory and adventure play set! Bright colors, fun graphics, cool design, this tent is sure to spark imagination and creativity! The dome has a mesh ceiling which allows light to come through so its a great space to draw, paint and create! Equipped with a storage pocket for your art supplies! Easy to set up! Comes with Carry Pouch! |
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Haba 8457 Play Tent Magic Wood $89.99 The tent can be folded down completely. |
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Caterpillar Vecicle Play Tent $39.99 *Caterpillar play tent encourages imagination *Fits up to 2 kids *Patented Twist 'N Fold technology allows for instant set-up and easy storage *Carefully designed and constructed to the safety standards of children *Tunnel port provides crawl-through fun and structure expansion *Made from durable, soft, and colorful materials *Lightweight and portable for EZ play anywhere *Promotes imaginative play and strengthens creativity in kids *Officially licensed CAT product *Brand new |
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Mickey Mouse Play Tent. $19.99 Incorporating Mickey Mouse, this pop up fabric tent will keep little ones entertained for hours. It will not only help to develop imaginative play but also encourage role play. They'll love the design featuring characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!When play time is over, and little ones need a little quiet time, it's the perfect place to escape.Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.Folds or dismantles for storage.General information:Size H105, W89, D70cm.It is quick and easy to assemble, you just need to pop it up and insert four support rods.For ages 2 years and over.WARNING(S):Only for domestic use.To be used under the direct supervision of an adult. |
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Gigatent CT016 Adventure Dome Play Tent and Tunnel $72.99 The fun and exciting graphics along with the tent and tunnel design will provide adventure and fun for hours Made with flame retardant 170T 450mm coated polyester tent walls and tunnel and durable waterproof coated polyester for the tent floor This play |
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Chad Valley Campervan Play Tent. $19.99 Let's all go on summer holiday with the Chad Valley Campervan Play Tent! It's retro campervan design and moving steering wheel makes kids feel like they're really in the driving seat! The play tent features a roll up door and mesh window. Perfect role-play fun!Retro campervan tent with fold up door, awning and mesh peep through windows.With moveable steering wheel for instant role play.Great for developing imaginative role play.Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.Folds or dismantles for storage.Size H83, W105, D74cm.Styles may vary.Pop-up tent structure with some additional rods that require inserting.For ages 2 years and over.WARNING(S):Only for domestic use.To be used under the direct supervision of an adult. |
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New York Jets Play Tent $63.47 This officially licensed New York Jets Play Tent features easy setup with collapsible tent poles and a carry bag. The NFL play tent also has a waterproof bottom and vented top suitable for indoor and outdoor use.Brand: BaselineModel: 950618Materials: NylonDimensions: 48 inches long x 48 inches wide x 35 inches tallRecommended for ages 3 years and up |
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