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With colder, windier and harsher weather upon us, it’s time to find ways to bring the playground indoors. As tempting as it is to put on a movie for kids to pass the afternoon rut, why not try creating a space in your home just for them to entertain themselves? It can be their exploration area— a place where creativity and inspiration flow. Here are a few ideas that rocked our world here at Family Sponge.
Adventure Seekers: Tired of the wasted closet space? Why not ditch the storage space all together and create a super fun play area complete with a ladder. It’s like an indoor treehouse— minus the bugs, leaves and spider webs. You could even add curtains to the top so they can close it off and use it as a stage for performances. Now that is hours of quality entertainment.
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Reading Nook: Designate an area that has little foot traffic as the reading corner. Make some fun rain gutter bookshelves (yes, I am serious), add a plush rug and throw down some bean bag, blankets and favorite stuffed animals for the kids to cuddle up with. Here’s to literacy!
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Imagination Station: Allow your children’s imagination go wild in this playroom. Props such as the simple teepee to the wooden ride-on truck allow children to create their own world for the afternoon. I also love the little table in the background— it’s perfect for crafts or afternoon tea time. (FYI: the teepee is $116 on Amazon with free shipping.)
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Why not? If you have a house large enough for a swing, by all means do it! And please invite my family over for a weekly dinner so we can all take turns on it.
I have ALWAYS wanted a swing in my living room!!! I can’t do it in this house, but am now wondering about my covered patio….Love the ideas above!
Love this…for kids spaces, thinking out of the box is like coloring outside the lines.
Love the teepee. My son’s imagination will explode, and he’ll get a huge ego boost when I start calling him Chief!
“Chief,” that’s cute! – Jadah
love the swing…teepee and the world rug . Awesme spaces for kids.