Summer is the perfect season to get kids of all ages out to the
backyard, park or beach for some fun in the sun.
Experts agree that setting the tempo for active play at an early age
is key to engaging young children in a lifetime of physical activity
that will be essential for happier and healthier lives. Propelled
by consumer demand and initiatives such as Michelle
Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign, toymakers have stepped
up their efforts to develop toys and games that offer active solutions
for the whole family.
In this video, the team from www.ToyInfo.org enjoys a morning of
play with kids and parents in New York City’s Madison Square
Park. From bubbles to baseball and ride-ons to remote controls,
you’ll see a few examples of the many great toys and games
available for active outdoor play … as well as a few interviews
with parents who describe their favorite outdoor family
activities.
Often cited as favorites that span multiple generations and help to
bring entire families together in play are beloved toys such as hula
hoops, jump ropes, frisbees, marbles, yo-yos, the infamous little red
wagon and other classics inducted into the National Toy
Hall of Fame. We hope this video will inspire you to go out
and create some of your own future “favorite memories” and
that you’ll share those memories with us in the Discussion
Board. For more tips on Active Play that challenges both the body
and the mind, check out this recently posted article.
