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June 15, 2015 | 19 Comments

Shoot & Splash – Outside Activity For Kids

summer outside activity I was that mom who had NO plans to allow my children ever to play with toy guns. I’d been a teacher, and it was easy to say ” No guns at school.” It’s harder to say it at home, not because I don’t have resolve, but it was clear that when I said ” No, guns are bad.” he was hearing ” No, and you should be ashamed for asking.”  Pretend play isn’t real. I Lay down ground rules and stick to them. For my family, that means only shooting outside.

One of the things I like to do with my kids and their Nerf blasters is target practice; it is a great outside activity. Not so they are more accurate when we have battles in the backyard but because it’s a wonderful exercise in concentration.

I provided my son with the materials, and he set up the activity. Here is what he did, and how you can do it too.

Gather your materials. You will need some lightweight plastic containers, some pylons ( little traffic cones), some water, and a loaded Nerf type blaster.nerf gun target practice

Pour the water into the plastic containers.nerf target practice summer activity

Balance them on the cones. This took concentration too! target practice in the backyard

Step back and take aim! I loved how carefully he was aiming and the adjustments he made when he missed.nerf gun water activity for kids

Shoot the water off and watch it splash!water activities for kids

After all the targets are hit, refill and take aim.

Filed Under: Age: Elementary, Age: Kindergarten, Nerf Activities, Outside activities, Preschool Activities, Water | 19 Comments

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19 Comments

  1. Catherine says

    June 23, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    This looks like so much fun. We have no yard, so I love summer activities that don’t require a lot of space (or water, seeing as how we are also in a drought).

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    • Allison McDonald says

      June 29, 2015 at 10:51 am

      Yes it uses very little water!

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  2. Sarah says

    June 26, 2015 at 12:56 am

    Fantastic idea. My boys will love it. Thanks for the idea.

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  3. Melani says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:29 am

    where did you find small traffic cones?

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    • Allison McDonald says

      June 29, 2015 at 10:51 am

      They are from Melissa and Doug here is link ( affiliate) http://amzn.to/1QZJ8Gx

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  4. Rhonda Franz says

    April 12, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    Ok, this looks positively fabulous. I might have to let the boys get some Nerf guns now.

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  5. Kevin says

    April 17, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    Lost me at “guns are bad”. Amazes me that every Mother in the country doesn’t desire her daughter learn safe, proper firearms handling, and then make sure the daughter gets a concealed weapons permit so that they can have a chance to protect themselves against violent crime.

    And sons also, for that matter.
    What better way for a father to protect his family than with a firearm?

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    • Allison McDonald says

      April 17, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      Kevin,

      We are going to have to agree to disagree. I am 39 years old, I’ve never held a gun and do not feel as though I am missing anything. Unlike you I feel less safe with a firearm in my home, which is why I don’t have one, nor will I ever.

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    • Brooke says

      June 27, 2016 at 10:55 am

      Really???

      Why even comment. This is a fun activity for kids not an anti gun public service announcement.

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  6. Ashley @ Forgetful Momma says

    June 3, 2016 at 10:51 am

    I love this idea! Definitely need to do this with my girls.

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