💛 Feel⏱ Discovery Play · 15 min⏱ Adventure Play · 25 minAges 3–4, 4–6, 6–8
You need
- a blanket or sheet
- pillows or cushions (2 or more)
- a soft toy or teddy
Nice to have: picture books
Steps
- 1. Pick a quiet corner. Lay pillows on the floor.
- 2. Drape the blanket over a chair or sofa to make a roof.
- 3. Choose three calm things to keep inside: a teddy, a book, a soft sock.
- 4. Sit inside together and whisper. This is your calm place.
⚠ Safety · Stay nearby
Nothing heavy on the roof. No climbing on furniture.
Stop if:
- The roof keeps falling — a den with no roof is still a den
Easier
Just a pillow nest with a teddy.
Harder
Make a sign for the den with a picture on it.
Only 5 minutes?
A pillow nest and one calm thing.
Why it matters: A calm place gives children somewhere to go when feelings are big.
Clean-up: Fold the blanket together. Or keep the den for bedtime.
This activity is a draft. It will be reviewed by a child-development professional before launch. Use your own judgement about what is safe for your child.