The benefits of Den Play for your child

If you ever made dens out of sheets, you'll remember how much fun it was, to imagine you were somewhere exotic, amazing or dangerous... Your own little kingdom, just for yourself and those you chose to share it with.

But it's more than just fun, from problem solving, decision making and teamwork to motor skills, coordination and creative thinking, den play as an authentic play activity enables your child to develop in many areas whilst having loads of fun along the way.

Creativity & Imagination

Some children will develop their creative skills and use their imagination to build dens and forts using equipment and materials for different purposes than you might think they were originally intended.

Teamwork

Working together as a team to achieve better results gives your child confidence and helps them develop communication skills.

Using tools & equipment creatively

By having the freedom to use everyday objects in ways that they might not usually be used, a child can learn about decision-making and choice.

Language skills

The need to communicate and express ideas whilst building a den encourages your child to develop their descriptive vocabulary.

So next time your child asks you for a sheet or some cardboard boxes to make a den, go find what they need and let their imaginations soar!