Summer is the best time to learn to ride a bike. And you nowadays you should start with a Like Bike (with no pedals). We love this flowery one by John Crane with pneumatic tyres and height adjustable seat. £49.95 from littlefishtoys.co.uk

Younger children will love these chunky multi-coloured chalks. They come with sturdy plastic holders for a better grip and dust free fingers. Let the hopstoch begin! £7.99 from tuptuptoys.co.uk 

If you buy one thing this summer, make it the Crazy Daisy Water Sprinkler £5.99 from letterbox.co.uk

Want to get rid of any excess energy? Send the kids out to take turns on the Pogo Stick (good for pelvic floor muscles too!). £16.99 letterbox.co.uk

A brand new remote controlled 4x4 from Meccano, which you build yourself. It can cope with various terrains, perfect for roadtesting this summer. Xtreme Remote Control 4x4 £49.99 from John Lewis, Argos and Tesco. meccanouk.co.uk

Not a luge, not a bike, not a scooter, the EzyRoller moves silently like a snake, without chains or pedals. For kids aged 3–14 years £79.99 from micro-scoooters.co.uk 

Watch out near hills with this Giant Inflatable Wheel. Hilarious. £35 from elc.co.uk

Who wants to be inside playing board games? Bring the games outside with these fabulous giant-sized versions of your favourites: Giant Outdoor Ludo (wooden pieces and canvas play survace, secured by wooden ground pegs). £79; Giant Noughts and Crosses (made from wood and rope) £35; also available is Giant ‘jenga’ tower £79.
All from aspaceuk.com
 

 These ‘Eliminators ’ are lethal but terrific fun for older kids. £9 from crashbangkids.co.uk

Make like a real soldier with these satelite walkie talkies from HM Armed Forces. You can communicate in the field up to 35 metres apart and there is even a morse code key for when you are behind enemy lines. £14.99 hmaf-toys.co.uk