It’s every child’s dream to have an outdoor playhouse where they can enjoy themselves freely to their heart’s content. Whether they’re playing house, holding a tea party, or using it as a base for other outdoor games, a playhouse offers hundreds of hours of imaginative fun in the fresh air. 

But building a playhouse for your child does a lot more than keep them entertained. It also offers plenty of benefits that help them stay happy and healthy as they develop, laying the foundations for confidence, resilience, and success.

 

Why you should build an outdoor playhouse

Promotes cognitive development through imaginative play

An outdoor playhouse is the perfect place for daydreaming and playing make believe. It inspires kids to come up with imaginative plans they need to act out, which stimulates their memory and procedural thinking skills.

By letting kids take control of their fun rather than relying on grown ups to make decisions, building an outdoor playhouse helps them develop confidence and independence. And practicing the executive functions required for imaginative play also contributes to good academic performance and career success.

Giving your child the chance to enjoy creative open-ended play with an outdoor playhouse engages their brain and promotes excellent cognitive development in the long term.

 

Enhances social skills and problem solving

Your kids can have a ton of fun playing in their playhouse by themselves. But it’s way better to get friends and siblings involved too!

This kind of cooperative play helps strengthen interpersonal bonds. And the need to engage with others gives children the chance to practice a wide range of soft skills.

When playing together, kids need to talk with and listen to others, share their toys, accommodate everyone’s wants and needs, and resolve any conflicts or disagreements that might occur.

These skills are tough to develop through watching TV or online videos, or by playing video games alone. But with an outdoor playhouse, they can build strong social and problem-solving skills that benefit them throughout their life.

 

Gets kids out in the sun and fresh air

Everyone knows that getting outside in the warm sun and fresh air is vital for overall health. And it’s even more important for children who are still developing.

Sun exposure during playtime helps your child produce vitamin D, which plays an important role in regulating mood and sleep. Outdoor sunlight also helps kids develop their vision, reducing the likelihood of needing glasses or contact lenses in the future. (But keep the sunscreen handy and apply it regularly!)

Simply being outside and connecting with nature is also shown to lower the risk of anxiety and depression. Even a few minutes of outside play every day helps your child remain confident, collected, and capable — and they’ll get way more than that with an outdoor playhouse!

 

Improves physical health and behavior

A backyard playhouse gives kids a great reason to go outside. As well as engaging in imaginative play in the playhouse itself, this also creates opportunities for running, jumping, climbing, and other physical activities.

These movements help children strengthen their muscles and bones, and improve their coordination. That means building an outdoor playhouse for your child can help them grow and develop in the best way possible inside and out!

If kids don’t get enough physical activity, they can also build an abundance of restless energy. When they have no way to release it, this can cause them to act out and misbehave through no fault of their own.

Thankfully, just 20 minutes of outside activity is enough to help children focus. This brings them back to a level of calm that’s necessary for feeling comfortable and content. And when your children are more relaxed and easygoing, it’s so much easier for you to build a loving relationship with them as a parent.

 

They’re fun and they make kids happy

Sure, an outdoor playhouse creates a lot of opportunities for childhood development. But let’s not forget that the entire point of an outdoor playhouse is to help kids have fun!

Playhouses create many opportunities for joy and laughter. As well as bringing satisfaction in the moment, it also triggers feelings of happiness when your kids reminisce over their fond childhood memories as adults.

By giving your kids a space of their own to play outside, you help them discover the joys of life and develop a positive outlook that sets them up for lifelong contentment.

 

They look great in your backyard!

When you’re planning a home improvement project, adding a playhouse might not be your first thought. But this simple and affordable addition can transform your backyard from a possibly bland, empty space into a fountain of joy and fun.

This makes your house more of a home, a place where family can come together to grow and love in peace. And when you invest in a great-looking Backyard Discovery playhouse, it goes a long way to beautifying your property!

If you’re thinking about selling your property, these qualities can also help boost your property value. That’s because the playhouse contributes to a vision of a happy family life, increasing perceived value among potential buyers.

 

What’s so special about Backyard Discovery playhouses?

At Backyard Discovery, we understand the value of providing children with high-quality playhouses. So we’ve put a lot of work into creating the very best to help your kids become the happiest, healthiest, most capable they can be.

Our entire playhouse range is geared up with fun features for imaginative play, such as pretend kitchens, powered blenders, working bells and doors, and much more. Some also offer upper and lower levels for double the fun. And our Sweetwater Heights, Echo Heights, and Beacon Heights models each come with a speedy 6’ wave slide (complete with high rails for better safety).

Each playhouse also offers something unique to provide new and exciting experiences.

Scenic Heights features a full wooden staircase, sunburst windows, and a wood cot with a colorful, comfortable cushion, giving kids a place to relax.

Timberlake Playhouse complements its play accessories with a cordless phone and flower pot holders for a happy-homemaker vibe.

And the Aspen Playhouse has a kitchenette with plenty of space for pretend food prep, as well as a dinner bell and side serving table with a bench to fully enhance imaginative play.

No matter how your kids love to play, you’re sure to find the perfect option at Backyard Discovery!

 

But wait, there’s more!

A playhouse has to be more than just fun for your kids. It also has to be a good long-term investment for you.

That’s why we build playhouses out of 100% cedar wood. This durable material naturally resists rot and decay, meaning your playhouse is sure to last for many, many years. Cedar also doesn’t absorb much heat. It stays cool to the touch even on the hottest days, so your kids can enjoy their playhouse all year round.

Backyard Discovery playhouses come precut, prestained, and predrilled for your convenience. All parts are panelized for quick and simple construction. And with the handy BILT® app, you even get clear assembly support with interactive step-by-step instructions.

Add to that our industry-leading 5 Year Limited Warranty and commitment to meet or exceed ASTM standards, and you can always have confidence in our amazing outdoor playhouses.

Ready to transform your backyard into the ultimate play space?Check out our range of outdoor playhouses today and set your kids on the path of health and happiness.