Here is an activity you can do indoors or outdoors.
Can you build a den ?
With your child use technology (iPad, phone or laptop) to research ideas for what their dens could look like and what they could us to build their den indoor or outdoors.
Encourage your child to collect different materials to build and decorate their den. Allow your child to experiment with lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and rolling things to help develop their physical skills.
Support them to create their own structure, using whatever materials you have collected and encourage them to solve problems in order to build their den.
Building a den together is a great informal way of engaging a child in conversation. This helps to develop their ability to communicate, listen and take turns in conversation, express themselves and put their thoughts into words. If siblings would like to help build a den encourage them to communicate with each other and work together as a team.
Once your den is built encourage your child to independently use a form of technology to take a photo of their den or even a selfie inside your den. I can’t wait to see them!
There are lots of different activities you can do in your den, such as role play – your den can be whatever you want it to be, use your imagination to explore role play. You could also have a picnic in your den, read a book, have a nap or draw a lovely picture.
Enjoy and have fun!
