Thing of the Week - Home from Home

As part of the launch of 50 Things in Southwark, we are focusing on 1 of the 50 activities in this amazing app. Next is ‘Home from Home’

Making dens can be so much fun, Children love to create a special cosy place where they can feel safe and secure. It’s also a great indoor activity for winter.

Den building can help encourage your child’s development including, physical development, mental and social development. They will also need to us their problem-solving and mathematical skills while building the den, such as deciding what things to use and exploring shapes, space and sizes.

Encourage children to think ahead by asking questions throughout such as “I wonder what we should use next?”

You could create an exciting superheroes den or a cosy place to read together and snuggle up on a cold winters day or you could wrap up warm and make an outdoor den in the garden!

For more information on this activity including how to do it, the benefits, top tips and resources, download the free 50 Things app from Google Play or the Apple Store.