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6 Steps To Creating The Perfect Holiday Fort

Posted November 23, 2018 by Fort Magic

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The holidays are a magical time for children. What better way to celebrate than with Fort Magic? We have put together a guide for you this holiday season to help you construct that perfect holiday fort! Brainstorm Your Ideas Get the whole family together for this one! See what new ideas you can come up …

Maker Play Brings Magic To The Holidays With Forts!

Posted November 21, 2018 by Fort Magic

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During the holiday season, things can sometimes get a little chaotic. Between family gatherings and festive activities, sometimes some of the “magic” gets lost in the mix. Luckily, Fort Magic can help to bring it back! Kids can use hands-on fort building for a great maker play experience. What is Maker Play?   Kids have …

Magical STEAM Fort Building Your Kids Will Love

Posted November 19, 2018 by Fort Magic

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What if we told you that you can spend hours of quality, fun time with your kids all while preparing them for a successful future? With one of our Fort Magic building kits, you can build your kids’ confidence levels while making memories with them. Put down the screens and see what creations you can …

Creating Family Memories With Fort Magic

Posted November 15, 2018 by Fort Magic

If you are looking for new ways to spend time together as a family, we have a solution. Building forts provides hours of fun for people of all ages! Fort building is a great way to get creative with family night. We have put together some ideas so you can start making family memories with …

How To Create The Perfect Sleepover Fort

Posted November 11, 2018 by Fort Magic

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When you were little, did you love the thrill of sleeping in a fort? When you’re a kid, there’s just something magical about sleeping in a fort you made, or on the deck, or even out on the trampoline! Here are some ideas to help you get started on creating the perfect fort for your …

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 …

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 …