24" Craft Paper Forts

Posted October 9, 2018 by Fort Magic

In this day and age when so many kids are spending their time staring at screens, we often wonder if the creativity is still there. Creativity and role-playing through pretend play is a crucial part of any childhood. What better way to bring their creativity back than with papercraft fort building. When you use paper, …

25+ Creative Building Ideas With Fort Magic

Posted September 29, 2018 by Fort Magic

Kids love to play pretend and imagine they are somewhere else. Their imaginations can take them anywhere. They may be in a far away land on an adventure or in their favorite fairy tale from a storybook. Fort Magic will go wherever their imagination takes them. Here are some building ideas to get you started. …

Fort Magic Fabric Cover Tips

Posted September 28, 2018 by Fort Magic

One of the coolest things about Fort Magic is the amazing Fabric & Accessory Fort Clips included in every kit! The Fort Magic fabric clips allow you to attach nearly any fabric or accessory for hours of play, right out of the box! Fort Magic customers just rave about the convenience and ease of use …

Engineering Fort Ideas

Posted September 27, 2018 by Fort Magic

Kids all over the world build forts. Regardless of their culture, all kids love having a place of their own. Whether it’s a treehouse, a snow fort, a playhouse, branches stacked up, or a spot in a crawlspace, kids love having that special, private place where their imaginations can make it anything they want it …

Maker Education and Fort Building Encourage Hands-On Learning

Posted August 29, 2018 by Fort Magic

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When people do something, they tend to remember the details better than reading about it. Consider how many books and papers kids process at school. Maker education encourages hands-on learning with activities such as fort building and more. And when kids do something, they make exciting discoveries from the experience. Let’s find out more about …

Five Ways Fort Building Supports Experiential Learning

Posted August 22, 2018 by Fort Magic

Kids love to get their hands into things, from mud pies to building forts. The sense of touch is as powerful as scent, sight, sound, and taste. And getting kids’ senses in the mix helps them learn. When kids get hands-on, they develop a broad range of skills. One of the best forms of hands-on …

How to Increase A Love Of Learning With Fort Building

Posted August 15, 2018 by Fort Magic

When parents and teachers make learning fun, kids look at education differently. Rather than dreading it, they are eager to experience and learn new things. Step away from the books and put their knowledge to practical use with fort building. And watch them learn new skills as they exercise their creativity and have a great …

Pretty Stained Glass Fort Ideas Bring Color to Playtime

Posted August 7, 2018 by Fort Magic

Color, texture, and history are all ways to get kids exciting about playtime – and learning! Stained glass brings all of these elements into fort building with the kids. Check out some pretty stained glass fort ideas that are sure to inspire everyone to build something amazing! A Quick History Lesson Stained glass is a …

Fun Backyard Fort Ideas to Get Through the Dog Days of Summer

Posted July 31, 2018 by Fort Magic

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The dog days of summer are here again. And everyone is trying to beat the heat. The kids have been home for a few weeks. Nobody wants to think about school starting again in a month or less. And boredom is setting in. Now is the perfect time to cool down and have fun by …

Building Confidence & Creativity With Fort Building for Kids

Posted July 23, 2018 by Fort Magic

For generations, kids have built forts to have a fun escape from the adult world. And parents appreciate this safe way for children to have their own space. Beyond having a great time, fort building offers many educational opportunities. Discover how fort building for kids can build confidence and creativity to fuel their future success! …

Kids and Castles - The Magic of Creating Fairytale Forts

Posted July 16, 2018 by Fort Magic

Fairy tales awaken our imaginations. They take us to a different time in faraway lands. Kids enjoy the wonder of these timeless stories. And parents like sharing them! Building fairy tale forts is a way for kids to pretend they are princesses, princes, and knights from their favorite books. Leave the daily routine behind to …

Engineer A Playhouse Fort and Inspire Future Engineers

Posted July 7, 2018 by Fort Magic

When we think of childhood, one of our favorite memories is building. From forts to sand castles and block barricades, kids get a feeling of accomplishment from building something special. And it’s also lots of fun! Now you can share the passion for building with your children. Encourage them to engineer a playhouse fort like …

Building Confidence in Children With Playhouse Forts

Posted June 24, 2018 by Fort Magic

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Building confidence in children is a priority for parents and educators. Fortunately, creating a playhouse fort is one of the easiest ways to boost a kid’s self-esteem! And fort building is more than a timelessly fun activity. It helps children gain the confidence they need to succeed. The Fundamentals of Play Playtime is work for …

Play Scarf Activities and Fun Fort Ideas For Kids

Posted June 20, 2018 by Fort Magic

Often simple items found around the house are the best toys for kids. For example, kids have been drawn to playing with colorful scarves for generations. And there are countless scarf activities and fort building ideas that celebrate the creativity of childhood. And kids are learning while they have fun! Scarf Activities for Babies and …

Teaching STEM Skills to Children and Learning With Forts

Posted June 14, 2018 by Fort Magic

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STEM has become a popular buzzword in education. The acronym stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. And it’s never to early to start teaching STEM skills to children. And building forts is one of the best ways to do it! While they have fun, they will also discover the wonder of science, technology, engineering, …