Pyjama Day / Blanket Fort Building
Blanket Fort Building
Teams engineer cosy forts from sheets, chairs and pegs, then read inside them. Building, teamwork and quiet time in one.
How to run it
- Gather sheets, chairs and pegs.
- Teams plan their fort.
- Build and secure with pegs.
- Read books inside.
You will need
- sheets
- pegs
- chairs
- cushions
- books
Make it easier or harderHelp younger children with pegs; older children can add rooms and doors.
SafetyCheck chairs are stable and keep forts low.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children collaborate and problem-solve, then enjoy reading together.
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