Den Making

At Early Years Resources we have a brilliant selection of den-building materials and den-making kits for children to choose from. Our indoor den-building kit is perfect for pretend play at home or in early years educational environments. We also offer ready-made play tens and shades for both indoor and outdoor use. These den-building resources can also be used to create places for your children to shelter in your forest school. 

Build your own den today with our essential den-building equipment, ideal for creating indoor and outdoor dens. Our selection includes camouflage dens, ropes, bungee cords and giant pegs. Our outdoor den-making kits include sheets, camouflage fabrics, ropes, ground pegs and a den-building handbook.

Den building is a fun, exciting and popular activity for young children. Children's den-making encourages creativity by transforming space through imagination and encourages teamwork and problem-solving.

To learn more about playing and learning outdoors, including tips on building dens and ensuring children safety, have a read of Zen Educate's blog post.