Thank you to Melody who passed on this book title
to my family:
to my family:
Generations of children have been throwing a sheet over the dining room table to create a magical club house. This book shows all the variations of that theme while also offering a few new ideas. This book inspired a frenzy of fort building at our place - perfect for the span of nice weather we enjoyed in early March.
First came the "lean-to shelter".
Made from cuttings off the apple tree, it was covered with a blanket to create a shady spot for an afternoon snack.
Made from cuttings off the apple tree, it was covered with a blanket to create a shady spot for an afternoon snack.
Next came a "simple remodel" of a large cardboard box
and (with additional resources) an "advanced remodel".
Scissor work completed by children.
X-acto knife commandeered by Mom.
and (with additional resources) an "advanced remodel".
Scissor work completed by children.
X-acto knife commandeered by Mom.
Then came the "cover the play structure with all the
blankets and sheets we can find" fort. This seemed to
be a big hit because it held the most friends and provided privacy from adults. When I did peek inside, I found
the kids sitting inside talking about what to do next. The consensus: the construction phase of a project is the most fun.
blankets and sheets we can find" fort. This seemed to
be a big hit because it held the most friends and provided privacy from adults. When I did peek inside, I found
the kids sitting inside talking about what to do next. The consensus: the construction phase of a project is the most fun.