Den Building - Play Activity Workshop

What to expect!

• Hands-on learning: Build dens using natural and loose parts like sticks, tarps, ropes, and leaves.

• Team collaboration: Work in groups to design and construct creative, child-friendly shelters.

• Practical skills: Learn techniques for tying knots, making structures stable, and encouraging open-ended play.

• Curriculum links: Discover how den building supports areas of learning such as communication, physical development, and problem-solving.

• Risk and play: Discuss the value of risk-taking in outdoor play and how to manage it safely.

• Inspiration for settings: Leave with ideas to recreate den building activities in school grounds, forest school, or nursery play areas.

It’s a fun, active workshop that blends theory with practice—perfect for bringing outdoor learning to life.