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Lately, it feels like we've all been sick more than we've been well. This translates into a lot of time spent at home, away from school, with the two of us going stir crazy from being stuck indoors.
One of the activities that is always a big hit is building forts. And it is great for her problem solving skills as well as spacial relations. All you need is a big stack of blankets, pillows or sheets, and your child's creative mind. The above fort and "moat" was made by my daughter in just a few minutes. While, it may take longer to clean up than it does to make, it certainly is a lot of fun for her to play in.
I was at a hands-on children's museum with my daughter and they had the coolest things to make forts. Not only did they have a stack of blankets - but the blankets all had elastic loops sewed on each corner. On the walls and chairs there were cleats. The children were able to move the furniture around to use as supports for the fort by hooking the blanket corner on the chair or wall. Fantastic easy idea. I loved it, and so did the kids!
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