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Teddy's tiny den

Teddy needs somewhere cosy to sleep. Build a little den from sticks and leaves just the right size.

  • 25 min total
  • Low mess
  • Ages 3–5*
  • Outdoors
  • Any season
Let's do this

*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.

A tiny plan for your day

Estimated time: 3 min to prepare · 18 min to build · 4 min to tidy. It's fine to stop early.

Before you start

What you’ll need

  • A favourite teddy or small toy
  • Short sticks, leaves and moss from the ground

Let's begin

Five simple steps

That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.

  1. Find a sheltered spot, like the base of a tree or a corner of the garden.

  2. Together

    Lean sticks together against a log or fence to make walls.

  3. Cover the gaps with big leaves.

  4. Make a soft leafy bed inside.

  5. Does teddy fit? Tuck them in for a little nap.

All done!

That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.

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