CUSTOM OUTDOOR PLAYHOUSE

Why outdoor playhouses are great for kids development

Growing up in South Dakota, I spent countless hours playing outside with my friends. We built forts under trees, made forts out of boxes, and sometimes, we tried to build our own forts in the nearby woods with some leftover wood scraps from my dad’s garage. Our childhood was filled with the desire to build our own space. To have our own kingdom. To have a playhouse.
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Life Skills Through Play

I could not even imagine the level of fun that would have been to come home to a fully built custom outdoor playhouse. To have a space to create our own games and pretend to be anyone we wanted to be. That’s the inspiration I had now grown up building million-dollar homes and realizing that I can bring this dream to life for my daughter, and maybe yours too. As a parent now, I think about giving my kids what I didn’t have—a real outdoor playhouse. This made even more sense when we got into understanding the learning pluses to how playhouses weave into growing up.

Outdoor playhouses give kids a space to learn the impact of discipline

The first thing we realized with our daughter is that with her own space, she was the head of the house. She could choose to keep her house clean and organized, or she could leave it to become a mess. She gets real-world experience in owning her own mini lifestyle. Encouraging her and showing her how a well-kept space. Then the amazing part is seeing her start to apply that ownership to her space in the real house. How cool is that!

Outdoor playhouses get kids off the screens

Today, kids don’t spend as much time outside as we did. They’re often glued to screens, but we all know fresh air is good for them. A playhouse is a great way to get them outside and moving. Being in the sun builds up vitamin D, which helps make bones stronger. Plus, outdoor play can help prevent things like childhood obesity. And let’s be real—it’s just fun.

How Playhouses Help Kids Grow

Playhouses stimulate imagination and creativity. As much as it’s nice to dig into a game, playhouses encourage them to create their own world and story. This we feel is essential to a creative foundation that will help them in their school, work and life.

Making Memories

Another great thing about having a playhouse is the memories we can make together. Building it as a family is an experience in itself. Whether it’s putting together a DIY playhouse kit or painting it together, these moments become lifelong memories. For the kids, it’s a space where they can be themselves, make their own rules, and feel free. Taking part and being invited into their space is a great feeling. Our kids spend their entire worlds in our lives, in our homes. This gives them a small corner to be the leader, to bring dad and mom along their adventure.

An outdoor playhouse is more than just a toy. It’s a place where kids can let their imaginations run wild, where they can play freely, and where they can grow in ways we might not even notice. And as a parent, I love knowing that I can give my kids something that’s healthy, fun, and helps them learn about the world around them.

In the end, every kid deserves a space like this—a little world of their own.

Conclusion

A custom outdoor playhouse is a valuable tool for teaching and practicing life skills. From construction to maintenance, kids learn independence, responsibility and creativity while having fun! Ready to learn more about great playhouses? Check out iPlayPretend for options that blend academics with outdoor activities.

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