15 Toys That Encourage Imaginative Play (14 of 17)

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Tree Swing

Swings

Almost any form of outdoor play will encourage imagination and creativity. However, with all the glowing, lighted things in the warm indoors, it's hard for both kids and adults to pull themselves away and out the door. With enticing props like this easy-to-install swing -- or a hammock, or a kite, or a sandbox -- kids have a reason to run outside. (Tree Swing, $59)

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