10 Fort Building Tips to Make Learning Fun for Kids

Posted August 23, 2017 by Fort Magic

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Hooray, learning! Said no kid ever. But, consider this: Think about the last time you wanted to know something, really know something. Perhaps you scoured the Internet. Or, maybe you talked with a multitude of friends and family. Your search may have led you to experiment with ideas at home. Or, get the kids involved …

Teaching Manners to Elementary Students with Fun Tea Party Forts

Posted August 19, 2017 by Fort Magic

Every parent wants their children to have good manners. Learning to say please and thank you is only the beginning. Etiquette and all that it involves will serve children well as they get older and enter the adult world. One fun and entertaining way of teaching manners to elementary students is throwing a tea party! Tea …

Bright DIY Light Table Fort Ideas Make Learning Fun

Posted August 13, 2017 by Fort Magic

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One of the biggest challenges and adventures of having children is constantly trying to find ways to make learning more fun. From learning their letters and numbers all the way through high school, persuading your children that learning can be enjoyable is an ongoing struggle. Thankfully, there are many tools available to help you. One …

Adventure Fort Design Ideas Which Inspire Creativity and Improvisation

Posted August 6, 2017 by Fort Magic

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Adventure is the foundation where the creativity of childhood is built. Free from the limits of the world, even the basics such as gravity, the dreams of children soar to unexpected heights. Add a Fort Magic kit, and your child promises to amaze you through expression. Providing the basic materials allows inspiration to come alive. …

Family and Friends Love Movie Night Sleeping Forts

Posted July 31, 2017 by Fort Magic

With age-old appeal across the generations, forts never cease to amaze kids and adults alike. After all, you must admit that even you, as an adult, get a bit excited about the idea of snuggling into a fort for the evening. Whether hosting family or friends, a fort makes for added adventure no matter your …

Making Fantastic Family Memories With Fort Building

Posted July 30, 2017 by Fort Magic

The weekend. Everyone is home together. You probably take the chance to sleep in. There might be errands to do, chores to finish and maybe a bit of homework for the kids. But overall, the weekend is usually a time to spend together. As all parents know, kids grow up far too fast, and it …

Fun and Educational: Summer Celebration With Lemonade Stand Forts

Posted July 27, 2017 by Fort Magic

The summer is a great time for having fun outside and perfect for kids to relax from the responsibilities that come with being in school. That doesn’t mean a clever parent cannot find a way to mix a little fun in which some teachable moments. Even better, your kids may not even realize that they’re …

National Ice Cream Day With Fort Magic and an Ice Cream Dream

Posted July 16, 2017 by Fort Magic

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It’s summertime, and you know what that means–time for ice cream. Whether you and your kids like chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cookie dough or some other flavor entirely, there is a holiday for you. National Ice Cream Day is July 16th, and it’s the perfect excuse to load up on this sweet, chilly treat. We all …

Creative and Fun Fort Playhouse Ideas Girls Will Love

Posted July 12, 2017 by Fort Magic

Girls and forts naturally go together like kids and candy, nuts and bolts, and summer and popsicles. Imaginative play comes easily to young female minds as they create and live out stories while dreaming of a life beyond their own current state of being. There is more. Fort Magic adventure offers your daughter more than frivolous …

Ideas to Build a Space Fort to Celebrate World UFO Day

Posted July 1, 2017 by Fort Magic

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World UFO day is almost here, so do you know what that means? July 2 is a great day to have fun and celebrate everything about the great beyond! One way you can get your children and the whole family involved in a UFO-themed activity is by building a space station fort. All it takes …

National Forgiveness Day: How Fort Building Helps a Child's Relationships

Posted June 26, 2017 by Fort Magic

We live in a conflicted world, which we might think children overlook. But they have battles of their own that should be acknowledged. Adults have resources to help with conflict. And children look to us to help them with theirs. Building forts with a Fort Magic kit is a resource for kids to resolve and …

Celebrating National Pink Day With Fort Magic on June 23

Posted June 23, 2017 by Fort Magic

It’s always fun to have something to celebrate–birthdays, the end of the school year, holidays, and so much more! But did you know that June 23rd is a day dedicated to celebrating the color pink? It’s true! June 23rd is National Pink Day, and the point of the day is to celebrate the color. Just …

On the Go With Creative Transportation Indoor Forts for Kids

Posted June 21, 2017 by Fort Magic

From birth, kids buzz like planes and vroom like motorcycles. Eventually, their feet speed faster than a race car. And, with arms stretched wide they soar like planes. No locomotive compares to the path they leave. Looking to channel those wild rides into a creative pursuit? Nothing fits the occasion better than Fort Magic transportation …

Children Discover the Definition of Self-Esteem Through Fort Building

Posted June 18, 2017 by Fort Magic

Fort building has helped parents grow self-esteem in kids for decades. Whether woven of blankets and pillows in the bedroom, constructed of scrap wood in the backyard or crafted from a Fort Magic kit across the dining area, forts bring families together and build inner strength in our kids. Perhaps you have not stopped to …

Enchanting Secrets Spark Adventures With Magical Forts and Castles

Posted June 12, 2017 by Fort Magic

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Fairy tales delight imaginations as much today as they did in years past. Nearly every child listens to stories of dragons, castles, and magic with wonder. Fortunately, the adventures of kings, queens, knights, and princesses fit perfectly with fort building and imaginative play. With plenty of royal fanfare, let’s get your kids started creating a …