We were recently fortunate enough to receive a beautiful sandpit from Big Game Hunters. The kids have always enjoyed playing in the sandpit at my mum’s house, yet we’ve never got round to getting one for our garden, until now. I decided to make their first introduction to it a little bit different, and set up Pirate Play in there, as Little Man’s been really interested in all things pirate lately, singing the Jake and the Neverland Pirates theme tune a lot!
Items Needed:
An invitation to play – I printed this out from The Big Game Hunters blog, where there’s a whole post on hosting a pirate party, and I then used a tea bag to make it look brown and old, and signed it from Jake.
Pirate dress up
A pirate ship
Telescopes (well, that’ll be kitchen roll holders!)
Spades
Tin foil and/or gold cupcake cases
Treasure! We used some kids jewellery and Little Man’s favourite train
Here’s what I had, ready for the sandpit:
I buried the treasure and set the scene, whilst Little Man was popping on his pirate attire, and Boo got herself a headscarf!
So, all set up, Boo was first on the scene..
Then Little Man Pirate was soon there, so they got to digging for treasure..
It wasn’t long before Boo decided getting in there would be better for digging..
Which meant that Little Man wasn’t far behind, and decided to take his pirate on adventures…
And once all of the treasure was found, the two of them had fun exploring with the texture, scooping, digging, pouring, sprinkling and sailing that ship through the sea of sand!
And as it clearly would, it wound up with them both sat in there, pouring sand over themselves!
It was a great little game to play, and very easy to set up. Boo was particularly enamoured with the hunt, whilst Little Man was more wrapped up in his pirate play. The two of them were very happy in there, and I’d recommend the activity for any little pirates!
Disclosure: We received the sandpit FOC, though all play and post opinions are my own
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What a great sandpit! The kids look like they love it 🙂 My son loves pirates so he would love the pirate play, great review xx
It is a gorgeous sandpit. So well made, and I love how it’s just the right height to sit in and sit on. Thank you very much 🙂
This is a lovely idea! We would love it if you linked up to the Outdoor Play Party – http://mudmudmarvellousmud.com/2014/06/20/outdoor-play-party-international-mud-day-2014/ 🙂
Thanks, Leila – linked up!
That sandpit looks amazing. Usually sandpits are only one plank tall, so quite shallow, I love how high and sturdy that looks x
Yes, very true. deep enough to play in and the perfect height for perching on, too
A lovely looking sandpit. I need to restock ours at Coombe Mill. Such fun for children
Endless fun!
OHHHHH I love it! Such a good idea!!! I want to get one they can sit in. The hub returned with like a bucket. Was rubbish!! Glad they enjoyed it. We need a playdate! xxx
They love sitting in there together… and pouring sand over each other’s head…! Yes, playdate! x
That’s a great idea to spark a bit of imagination. It looks like they had a lot of fun and that sandpit looks fab!
Thanks for sharing #LetKidsBeKids
They adored it, and are often in the sandpit now!
That is an awesome looking sandpit! Playing in the sand is a very popular activity in our house and one I have great memories of as a kid! Looks like your two love it too!! xx #letkidsbekids
Oh yes, they are fans!
Now that looks like a lovely sand pit and I think your pirate idea is inspired!
It came to me and then I was delighted that they enjoyed it! Thanks 🙂
Looks like a lot of fun! My son would love it too. Now I just need to find a pirate ship 🙂 #letkidsbekids
Ah, that part isn’t essential – the digging was preferred!
Fab sandpit! I love that you had it all set up for them!
I loved that element, too 🙂 It is fab, they are very lucky!
Nice way to bring the beach in your house! This play looks fun for kids =) #LetkidsBeKids
They loved it!
What a great sandpit you have! This type of activity would be just up Lucas’ street, especially digging for treasure! xx
It was so easy, and they loved it!