Cubby Day / Indoor Fort Building
Indoor Fort Building
Children use sheets, chairs and pegs to build forts around the room, then use them as cosy spaces for play and reading.
How to run it
- Provide sheets, chairs, pegs and cushions in a cleared area.
- Let small groups plan the size and shape of their fort.
- Build the forts, pegging sheets to chairs, and test that they stay up.
- Use the finished forts for quiet reading, games or a snack.
You will need
- sheets
- pegs
- chairs
- cushions
Make it easier or harderYounger children use simple drapes; older children design tunnels.
SafetyKeep forts clear of exits and heaters.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Building forts together supports problem-solving and cooperation.
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