A Space of My Own: 8 Instant Tent Ideas for PreSchoolers
July 16, 2008 9:41 pm UncategorizedAll kids love having a little enclosed space that they can call their own. It could be a tent, or a playhouse, or anything similar that no one can enter, but her. If you have a tent, summer is a good time to set it up in the yard. If not, simply
- Throw a sheet over your clothesline, and hold it down with bricks on either side.
- Pull the sofa in front, and throw cushions on the floor between the sofa and wall.
- Cover a card table with an old sheet, and cut out holes for windows. Use marker pens to make brick designs for “walls.”
- Throw a blanket between two chairs.
- Use pillows and cushions to build a fort for her inside the house.
- If you have a bunk bed, throw a sheet in front of the lower bed.
- Throw a large sheet over the dining table.
- Make a playhouse by using a large old carton or cardboard box. Check out Idea No. 9 here.
Use cushions and pillows to accessorize the little playhouse. Remember, a secret getaway needs a secret password or a secret handshake for all those who enter.
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Michelle :
Date: July 17, 2008 @ 8:15 am
Love this post! Not only are they great ideas…but creating cozy spots in your home or in a classroom provides children with “private/quiet” space (something I know even I need!). It also is very comforting for children. Add a few books, a flashlight and some gentle music and you’ve got yourself a great place to nurture your child’s early literacy as well!
Melitsa :
Date: July 17, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
My kids forts seems to get more elaborate and this mum is not too good at the complicated :)lol But they love this activity. I created a small area with an area rug, some long offcuts of material hung from the ceiling for walls, cushions and a box of books. Both boys like to hide in there and read a book. Of course who can resist twirling with the fabric and bringing it down off the ceiling- weekly. But hey play is play.
PlanningQueen :
Date: July 18, 2008 @ 4:54 pm
My preschooler became quite an expert at doing this herself over our holiday break. It would amuse her and her young brother for long periods of time I even joined them for afternoon tea one day!
Lis Garrett :
Date: July 20, 2008 @ 8:37 pm
My kids are ALWAYS doing idea #2!! Hope your summer is going well.
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Date: August 6, 2008 @ 4:21 am
Great, easy ideas. Just found your site and I’m enjoying it. Looking forward to more!