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Blanket Fort
The oldest activity in the book, and still the best value per minute.
- Ages
- 2–11 yrs
- Play
- 20–90 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Mess
- some
- Energy
- lively
- Where
- on the floor
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- blankets or sheets
- chairs or cushions
Optional
- pegs to hold it togetherGet it on Amazon
- string lightsGet it on Amazon
- a flashlightGet it on Amazon
- books to read inside
How to play
Before you start: Clear a corner and gather every spare blanket and sheet in the house.
Drape a blanket over two chairs to make the first wall — let them choose where.
Peg the corners so it stops collapsing, and add more blankets outward.
Throw cushions inside to make the floor soft.
String up string lights or hand over a flashlight.
Get in with them and read a book by flashlight. This is the payoff.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Never drape blankets over anything that can topple, and keep it clear of heaters.
- Leave a clear way out so nobody gets trapped.
Make it different next time
- Make it a cave, a spaceship or a shop, and play accordingly.
- Leave it up overnight and have breakfast in it.
Cleanup: Blankets go straight back to the linen closet, or it lives there for three days.
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