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BUILD A FORT

We know everyone is loving all the family togetherness we’ve had lately, but just in case some members of your family are looking for a little privacy, here are some ideas for creating an indoor or outdoor fort for some alone time--the kids might like them, too!

Miss Melanie shows us the fort she designed and built at home. You can make your own hiding place to relax and read a book using materials around your house!

THE BASICS

This SITE shows how to make some very simple blanket forts with just a few materials around your house.

If you want to make sure your fort has everything you need to ensure a cozy, relaxing and enjoyable experience you should check out these sites for some tips and pointers.

HOW TO MAKE AN EPIC BLANKET FORT

TIPS FOR INDOOR FORTS


OUTSIDE

Now that the weather is getting nicer, you might want to build your fort outside!  Here is an idea for making a waterproof CARDBOARD HOUSE for your yard, or a simple TENT using a clothesline and a sheet!

DOME FORT

DOME FORT

NEWSPAPER FORT

NEWSPAPER FORT

HULA HOOP FORT

HULA HOOP FORT

BACKYARD TEEPEE

BACKYARD TEEPEE


WATCH AND LEARN - SCIENCE

Learn all about the tension forces that help keep your blanket fort from collapsing.

Compression forces also play a role in making sure you have a sturdy fort to play in.