It’s nice to build a nerf fort for parents and kids to bond together. The only question is how to build one that highlights creativity and fun in one go!
The pillows, the old covers, the clothespins! There's something magical about the indoor forts we're creating with our kids. These handmade inventions become reading nooks and superhero hideouts—the havens of inventive play. It's indisputable: children love to build a nerf fort. Although there are plenty of forts that you can buy online, we think you can make the best kind of everything you've got around the fort building.
Use these tips to build a fort with your kids.
Keep it accessible and use what you've got.
When it comes to fort building, simplicity is the secret. Echo the mantra. Most children's favorite afternoons are spent reading or playing with blocks under my king-size comforter draped over the kitchen chairs. Any rug and table are going to make an instant fort. Attach some pillows and sofa cushions for warmth, and the children will vanish for hours.
Deck out the decoration of your fort.
Raid your holiday decorations for any indoor Christmas lights or find a lantern or night light—adding illumination to your fort adds to the magical ambiance of memory. At one of our most epic constructions, my children and I cut tiny holes into a black sheet of light to glow like starlight! Yeah, if you were all squinting right, that's it.
Make use of shipping and cardboard boxes.
To be overwhelmed by shipping boxes? Put it to good use! Grab the extra boxes lying around and start fort building. Kids will build a fort from something you've got around the building, like a kiddie pool pond, a hanging spire for the tallest skyscraper, or action figure pedestrians. Assemble the boxes for personalized hangouts for pint-sized architects. And if you've got a massive package, cut out a window for an extra special touch.
Think about reusing party equipment and other home essentials.
For a nice twist, pull out some old party decorations you've got: streamers, balloons, paper plates, and challenge the kids to build a fort. Streamers taped across the fort's opening make for a lovely door, paper plates make for perfect custom artwork canvases that can "hang" on blanket walls with fabric pins; anything goes!
Add technical comfort with the use of an aircon.
Get the high tech, and add the air conditioning to your tent making! Check out directions for a DIY air fort that will inspire your children. Don't be overwhelmed by the coolness of this fort. All you need is a tent, tape, blankets, and a small fan.
Take your fort outdoors.
If you're tired of being co-opted in the building, take your fort outside. Outdoor forts could turn into outdoor camping! And if you've already got a little tent, pop it up, and voila, now, you have to make a fort. Encourage the kids to pretend like they're on a good camping trip and ask them to look for supplies. It would be best to inspire school-aged children to start a nature journal and write about their outdoor fort life experiences.
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#1: Get supplies.
Once you put your fort, lay a large sheet over the anchor piece of furniture, like the back of a sofa. We use our piano in my home. Pills forts can be made with popular household objects, making it a fun game that doesn't break the bank! While every pillow requires a few materials, this is also a highly adaptable practice that can easily suit your needs. If you use the back of the sofa as an anchor, use the sheet to support it more tightly.
#2: Choose a location.
It's essential to find your pillow fort. It must surround a big piece of furniture that you will use as your foundation, and it will serve as the critical support for the construction. It would be best if you also remembered factors such as sun, surface area, and comfort. Spread the sheet and drape it over other bits of furniture. Use extra sheets and blankets to provide more space to the fort. You can either overlap the sheets as they drape over the anchors or protect them with clothespins or tape.
#3: Develop your foundation.
Put in chairs or a high pillar of some sort to shore up the center of the sheet. You may use a tripod, a bar stool, or a couch. Do not use lamps or other objects that can quickly collapse. Wherever you see the sags in the sheets, just put them in another chair or help get the sheet to the perfect height.
For experienced builders only: install the adjustable 3M hooks in the ceiling, lower the string from them, and tie the clothespins or potato clips to the string's end. Then clip the blanket or sheet to the hooks to create a revolving ceiling.
Build the foundation of your pillow fort by choosing a larger piece of furniture like a table, couch, or chair to act as an anchor. When you have desired your foundation, add the end tables or smaller chairs in a circle shape around your anchor.
#4: Work with great roofing.
After raising the roof, use the spare covers or pillows to cover the holes. You may not be able to close any distance—no worry, use the gap as another door or window.
There are many options to give your pillow a roof over it. It's better to use a lightweight sheet or blanket to avoid sagging to ensure your fort is sturdy enough to support your weight. You may easily drape the sheet over your foundation and tie it down, or tie a string to the chairs that make up the base of your fort and drape the sheet-like tent over it.
#5: Create a grand entrance.
Build the front door. Without the main entrance, no fort is complete. Use a cushion to get inside and or consider using a cardboard box as a tunnel entrance.
Lay additional light sheets or blankets on the sides of your fort to form walls to plug significant gaps. When mostly enclosed, line the tent's bottom with large pillows for couch cushions for extra structure and additional warmth. If you're looking for additional protection, tie the blankets to the fort with the binder clips.
#6: Decorate the fort.
Store it with the requisite materials. It includes whatever age-appropriate toys or things the kids want: stuffed dolls, sleeping bags, flashlights, games, a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, cold beer, and pretzels. You're getting the idea.
When your fort stands up, it's time to decorate it! Bring lamps, pillows, trees, pictures, or something else you want to make your pillow your own. There's no end to what you can do with your fort, so get imaginative and decide the vibe you want for your fun new room.
#7: Add a personal touch.
Get back in there and enjoy your beautiful creation. It's time for you to play. You can make your fort your own by incorporating personal touches like a favorite scarf, stuffed animal, or paint palette. The more intimate and welcoming your tent is for you, the more time you and your family want to spend inside!
The forts are going to collapse when they lack foundation. The walls will be bent, the sheets will be in "wrong" positions – or there won't be enough of them, and the kids will learn how to make a fort again when an accident occurs—life lessons.
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