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Homeschool Fort Ideas Make Learning Fun For Kids

Posted October 30, 2020 by Fort Magic

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This year has certainly been a unique one when it comes to education. Many parents have made the decision to keep their children at home and provide schooling on their own. And, while it can be intimidating, homeschooling provides a lot of freedom and flexibility when it comes to both teaching and learning. Let us …

STEM Fort Building Ideas For Kids 6-12

Posted October 9, 2020 by Fort Magic

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Fort building is an activity that is not only timeless, it’s one that is great for kids young and old. And, while most building kits are geared toward younger children, Fort Magic has kits big enough for kids up to 12 years! Along with providing fun, this activity greatly benefits school-age children. It teaches them …

Build Confidence & Self-Expression With Fort Magic

Posted September 30, 2020 by Fort Magic

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While they haven’t always been the focus when raising kids in the past, many researchers are starting to realize that building confidence and encouraging self-expression are extremely important for development. Not only can they reduce stress, but they also support the health and wellbeing of children, as well as other positive emotions. Because of this, …

Learning Made Fun With Fort Magic

Posted August 19, 2020 by Fort Magic

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As parents, we take pleasure in our children having fun, but we don’t always take into account what or how they are learning while doing so. Fortunately, one of the best ways to incorporate learning while enjoying an activity and being creative is through one of Fort Magic’s building kits. This fort-building kit will not …

Exploring STEM With Fort Magic

Posted March 20, 2020 by Fort Magic

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If you’re wanting to set your kids up for a successful future and encourage healthy, complex brain development then you’ve probably heard of STEM. It’s becoming a vital part of our children’s classrooms because of the overwhelming research that tells us how vital it is to develop. You can use a Fort Magic building kit …

Celebrating Confidence & Self-Expression With Forts

Posted March 6, 2020 by Fort Magic

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Fort building has been a fun part of childhood for centuries. It’s interesting to see how science is now confirming that fort building is actually an essential part of healthy development. Fort Magic wants to help your children blossom into successful, healthy adults by building their confidence through creative expression. Benefits of Encouraging Self-Expression in …

Inspire A Love of Learning With Fort Magic

Posted January 31, 2020 by Fort Magic

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Fort building is a tried and true part of childhood that has been tested for hundreds of years. Who knew that the act of fort building actually promotes healthy social and emotional development in kids and prepares them to be adults? You can use Fort Magic to inspire a love of learning and foster that …

Maker Play Inspires Confidence & A Love Of Learning In Kids

Posted December 23, 2019 by Fort Magic

Many educators and parents alike are starting to see the value in including maker play in their learning environment. It builds your child’s confidence and sets them up for a successful future. Here are some ways you can bring Fort Magic into your learning environment.  What Is Maker Play? Maker play is an environment that …

Stem Fort Building Projects With Fort Magic

Posted December 9, 2019 by Fort Magic

Hands-on learning will not only set your children up for a successful future but it will help them develop their brains. It’s also a fun way to spend some time learning with them! Here are some of the many ways you can use one Fort Magic building kit to help your kids learn important STEM …

STEAM Engineering Fort Making Toys Ignite A Love Of Learning

Posted September 12, 2019 by Fort Magic

Building forts is a classic way for kids to learn the basics of structural engineering. Kids are naturally drawn to this type of hands-on learning that is a key principle of teaching STEAM skills. Building forts with Fort Magic fort making toys will ignite a love of learning in your kids and set them up …

Inspire Super Cool STEM Play With Kids Forts Ideas

Posted September 5, 2019 by Fort Magic

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Careers in STEM fields are the fastest growing jobs with growth expected to remain high. But, how do you get your kids interested in learning STEM skills without forcing it on them? Here are our ideas so you can use your Fort Magic building kit to inspire STEM play using some of our play kids …

Build The Ultimate Kids Hideaway With Fort Magic

Posted November 1, 2018 by Fort Magic

As we head into winter, you might be scrambling to come up with things to keep your kids entertained inside. With the right preparation, you can plan lots of fun for your time indoors this winter. With our Fort Magic building kit, you have endless opportunities to build the ultimate hideaway with your kids.    …

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 …