Girl Power Increases with Fort Building
Posted July 31, 2016 by Fort Magic
Girls have been asserting their power with fort building since the posting of the first scribbled “No Boys Allowed” sign. This marking of their territory as all things girl with (no boy nonsense permitted) gave girls the opportunity to build of their own accord, run freely and dream boldly. In essence, girls were able to …
Building Forts Builds Intellect
Posted July 28, 2016 by Fort Magic
Building forts builds intellect? Absolutely! The value of play-based learning for the healthy intellectual development of young children has become a hard-founded axiom of early education. And fort building certainly constitutes play-based learning at its best. Looking at academic and intellectual skill development, researchers agree that physical play toys provide kids with unique opportunities to …
Fort Building Kits Enhance Learning At Playtime
Posted July 21, 2016 by Fort Magic
Forts continue to draw all generations. It seems that the fun of this favorite childhood activity is well proclaimed. But, the secret of the attraction remains buried beneath the fun and movement involved. Fort building proves to be the rare arena in which the question, “Why?” never arises. Want in on the secret? Shhh! If …
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Fort Building Helps Girls Learn to Love STEM Activities and Science
Posted July 18, 2016 by Fort Magic
Our country has a need for people to choose careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These career areas are among the fastest growing jobs in the workforce. One of the greatest potentials we have to fill these STEM fields is the girls in our world! As their parents and their educators, it is …
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Fort Adventures on Nature’s Playground
Posted July 10, 2016 by Fort Magic
Filling the hours of summer with activities and preventing boredom requires nothing more than looking outdoors. Nature’s playground hosts unending adventures for children of all ages. Start your outdoor adventures with a fort inspires cognitive thinking, problem-solving and creativity without an intentional thought about any of these processes. A Fort Magic kit provides …
Summer Playhouse Fort Picnics and Camps
Posted July 1, 2016 by Fort Magic
Summer lengthens the days and eases the schedule. Paces slow and creativity blossoms with free play and the openness of outdoor spaces. The seemingly endless energy of children fuels their minds, and with feet running they are off to discover, invent, create, and more! Providing a few simple items, parents can encourage inspiration. A …
