5 Fun Playdate Ideas for Kids
Playdates are a fantastic way for kids to socialize, have fun, and unleash their creativity. Whether you have plans for indoor or outdoor play, these activities will keep them entertained while staying clean with Wet Ones® Hand Wipes.
Nature Scavenger Hunt: Encourage outdoor exploration and spark children’s natural curiosity by hunting for treasures like colorful leaves, smooth stones, and maybe even animal tracks. Bring along a magnifying glass so kids can really feel like explorers and remember to carry Wet Ones® Singles in your pocket for swift clean-ups during your adventure.
DIY Slime: Get messy with homemade slime! Let your child and their friends mix the ingredients with their hands, fostering creativity and sensory exploration. For added excitement, consider adding beads, sprinkles, or other textures to the mixture allowing them to unleash their creativity. After the fun, grab a Wet Ones® Canister, ensuring a mess-free end to the slime-tastic adventure.
All you need:
- A medium-size bowl
- Bottle of glitter glue (6 oz.)
- Measuring and mixing spoons
- Baking soda
- Saline solution
- A clear plastic bag
Directions:
- Cover your workspace with a plastic tablecloth or paper to protect furniture and surfaces.
- Empty a 6 oz. bottle of glitter glue into a bowl.
- Add ½ tbsp. of baking soda to the bowl and mix.
- Add 1 tbsp. of saline solution and stir until slime begins to form. Continue combining ingredients together with your hands, mixing in all of the liquid.
- When finished, grab Wet Ones to wipe excess slime from your hands.
- Store in clear plastic bag and refrigerate for next slime time!
Dance Party: Pump up the music and have a dance-off! Whether it's a freestyle dance or a freeze dance showdown, this activity is sure to burn off energy and bring laughter.
DIY Kids’ Obstacle Course: Perfect for indoor or outdoor play and fun for children of all ages, obstacle courses enhance coordination and agility. Use items like pool noodles, couch cushions, and hula hoops (note: Wet Ones® Canisters can substitute for cones kids jump over). On warmer days, take the fun outdoors and add water balloons and sprinklers to keep cool. After the fun, grab those canisters and let Wet Ones® take care of the cleanup.
Storytime Picnic: Grab a blanket, some snacks, and your child’s favorite book and head outdoors. Encourage kids to act out the story as you read to them, fostering imagination and teamwork. Make sure to have Wet Ones® Sensitive Skin Hand & Face Wipes nearby to ensure clean hands before and after snack time.
With these ideas in mind, you’re sure to have plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained while keeping messes at bay.