Childhood ... How many memories this word generates: funny pranks, noisy games with prankish friends, cube pyramids, which they rebuilt into small houses in a few minutes ... Children's playrooms were simply littered with toys, and every night there was an eternal problem - who tidies them up? This is repeated from generation to generation. What did not parents come up with to teach the kids to clean up their own room! At the time of my childhood (and this was over thirty years ago), after another moralizing, Dad brought a huge box of cardboard for toys. But a week later it was already used for other purposes. Turning it over and climbing inside, my brother and I told terrible stories in the dark. Father, appreciating our quick wits, cut out a small window on one side and a door on the other. How delighted this building was at the neighbor’s daughter! Coming home to friends, we built a "home" from tables and chairs, throwing bedspreads on them. On the street, under their "command headquarters" they adapted any places that had one or two sides, the rest were covered with improvised material: boxes, branches, boards. How entertaining it was!
Years later, for my five-year-old daughter at Christmas, I had to look after a present. In one of the departments of the store, I saw a variety of houses, children's game labyrinths and Barbie dolls, which then became fashionable (our little girl loved to play mother and daughter with them). After this splendor, my eyes settled on a delightful pink miracle! It was a plastic dollhouse with furnishings. It was him that I hid under the tree. Most mothers will understand me - how much emotion is caused by the surprised and happy eyes of a child! Even after many years, the daughter gratefully recalls the surprise presented to her.
Why does a child need a house
Almost all children like to play as adults, build houses for themselves. Watching them, you can understand what kind of relationship is developing in this family. Such a game ritual provides the childish imagination with complete freedom. In their possessions, children feel like real owners - they invite guests (friends), treat themselves to sandwiches with their own hands. And sensitive adults can imperceptibly direct their energy and thoughts in the right direction. It should be noted that now most families prefer to buy for children play houses in the height of the child. Someone likes bright plastic constructions: they are very beautiful, quickly disassembled, easy to carry and wash. They also have drawbacks: they often break down, and it is also not always possible to determine what quality material they are made of (some have a very strong plastic smell). And everything related to children's health should be carefully monitored.
The most important thing is safety
A great option would be a children's playhouse made of wood, especially since it is much stronger than plastic. And which of the children will refuse such an instance, as in this photo: a two-story miniature castle for a little princess, on the second floor of which you can also climb up on a strong net outside! Designs from this environmentally friendly material have a fairly wide range of models for any age. All teenagers also dream of having their own corner where no one will disturb them. Build a place for them on thick branches, and their gratitude will know no bounds. Just don't hurt your green friend. One tree is good, and two is even better. Combine them with a hinged path and get an additional resting place in the cool shade of the branches, from where the surrounding area is perfectly viewed. Fasten a swing, a horizontal bar, rings under them - here you have an additional place for playing sports, protected from rain.
Especially popular are children's play tents. This compact mobile option can be installed anywhere and in a short time. In addition, their cost is much lower. And the baby is attracted by the appearance: colorful fabric, embroidery and appliqués. Moreover, they are completely safe (the child does not hit the corner), you can take them with you to the beach or to a picnic in the forest (there are special hanging tents that are attached to the branches of trees). Usually they have a dense bottom, and all openings are fastened with locks - a good protection against spider bugs.
As soon as the children grow up so much that they don’t want to play them anymore, wooden houses, children's playgrounds and playgrounds can be turned into a barn or other outbuildings without much effort. And your costs will more than pay off!