Nothing, and we mean nothing, beats spending a rainy summer afternoon helping your kids build a den in the front room!
Yes, every cupboard will be pulled apart in the search for the biggest blanket you own, but the little giggles that come from your little one (and the fact they'll be out from under your feet is so WORTH the mess!)
1. They keep kids amused for HOURS
You'll have to hand them their dinner through the window they're managed to make between the chairs, after you've 'pressed' the doorbell of course...
2. You can hide in it once the kids are in bed
Warm and cosy, you won’t want to take it down afterwards.
3. They keep kids warm when they’re outside
With the unpredictable weather we are bound to get during the summer, it’s good to know that you can build a fort indoors when the rain starts to pelt down or outside when the sun is splitting through the trees.
4. It helps your child develop VERY important skills
Planning, organising and teamwork are just SOME of the important skills your little one will learn in the few hours they build and play in their den.
5. They are perfect at keeping kids quiet
There is just something about a warm, cosy den that keeps little ones quiet – you never know , you might actually peep in to find they have gone for a bit of a nap.
6. It builds your child’s creativity
And we all know just how important that is! In fact, according to a recent survey by Save the Children, building dens is a more important skill than learning a second language - so you better get to it!
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If you are in the mood to pull towels and blankets out of the hot press and over the kitchen chairs, why not create a den day at home? You don't need metal to build a den at home - just grab some sofa cushions, blankets, throws and sheets and you'll have an instant den the kids will adore. Creating a den like this encourages kids to use their imagination (and those leftover boxes!) and build their ultimate den.
