Month: September 2017

Fun Weekend Ideas Include Fort Building and Family

Posted September 28, 2017 by Fort Magic

At the start of the weekend, parents can look forward to having some much-needed R&R, especially after a long and busy week. There’s just one problem: when you’re home, the kids are too. Without school to occupy them for the majority of the day, your kids will likely have a lot of free time on …

Modern Stained Glass Fort Ideas Using Colored Cellophane

Posted September 26, 2017 by Fort Magic

One thing we know about kids — they love playing with colors. Whether it’s coloring with a new shade of crayons or going crazy with brightly colored paint, kids love exploring different colors. A rainbow of hues is combined with new options. Children are always trying to incorporate color into their everyday lives. You may …

Fun Tea Party Fort Ideas Also Teach Kids About Social Skills

Posted September 21, 2017 by Fort Magic

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Tea parties are a timeless childhood play tradition. Just thinking about tea parties can bring up images of fancy dresses, extravagant hats, and monocles. Everyone is holding their teacups with pinkies in the air and delicious snacks and at a decorated table. All of these things belong in your child’s tea party fort! Having a …

Create Sheer Curtain Fort Covers With Magical Lights

Posted September 15, 2017 by Fort Magic

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Despite all of the parenting-oriented technology that’s available today — from iPads to video games to smartphones — it may sometimes seem like it can take a Herculean effort to keep the kids busy and engaged for more than a short period. But entertaining your children doesn’t have to focus on fancy toys or high-tech …

Adventurous Ocean Games for Kids in a Seafaring Fort

Posted September 11, 2017 by Fort Magic

Much like space, the ocean is an exciting mystery to explore. Kids of all ages consider the wonders of the deep sea. From divers to pirates, many adventurers were lured by the magic of the ocean. Even if you live many miles from the beach, your kids can create an ocean fort in the living …

Fun Ideas for an Obstacle Course in Your Backyard

Posted September 7, 2017 by Fort Magic

If your kids enjoy parkour or ninjas, you’ve spent many an evening watching the American Ninja Warriors running through the giant obstacle course to try to get to the very end and do their personal best. It’s very exciting, and often, inspiring because of the different histories of the ninjas. Watching obstacle courses is also …