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Blanket fort: a play idea for 4 and 5 year olds

Building a fort is planning, problem solving and teamwork, with a cozy reward. It takes about 20 minutes and uses blankets or sheets, chairs, clothespins or books to hold edges.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Blanket fort4 and 5 year olds · about 20 minutes

You need: blankets or sheets, chairs, clothespins or books to hold edges.

  1. Push two or three chairs into a square.
  2. Drape blankets over the top and pin the edges.
  3. Let your child plan the doorway and the inside.
  4. Read a book inside the fort with a flashlight; siblings welcome.

Builds: thinking and problem solving and moving and using hands. Building a fort is planning, problem solving and teamwork, with a cozy reward.

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