teepees for children
Christmas and New Year is now done and dusted. We have made fabulous holiday memories with friends and family and enjoyed sleeping in. I have been SO busy here at PowWow Teepees especially the few weeks before Christmas and then the chaos of preparing my family Christmas feast and organising […]
According to recent studies, giving your child too many things to play with can result in the opposite of the desired effect – they may actually be less happy. Children don’t need a mass of toys. Childhood development researcher, Clair Lerner, suggests that when children are showered with toys and […]
I have always loved teepees, there’s just something about the escapism they offer. As a child, I loved the idea of having my own little space; space where my imagination would run wild. I build my own house using every sheet or blanket I could find and the dining room […]
We all need a little extra sleep at least once a week and most definitely during mini breaks or holidays. At home my children are really good at entertaining themselves and stay in their rooms playing or reading until I wake up. When we go away for a weekend or […]
The key to giving your children a happy future? Virtues As parents we want our children to grow up to be happy. According to many studies the key to giving your children a happy future is to teach them virtues. We can do this every day through our own actions […]
If you’re looking for birthday party ideas for girls and boys, consider a tribal teepee party. In today’s digital age, it’s getting more and more difficult to entertain children on their birthday. There’s still the usual suspects: Amusement arcades Bowling alleys Action cricket Ice skating Zoo Movies Mall But […]
It is important to know the stages of play that your children go through so that you can add it into their daily routine. These different stages involve exploring, being creative and having fun. Children who use their imagination and ‘play pretend’ in safe environments like teepees, play-tents and forts. […]
1. Respect Respect is the most important value to learn and to respect yourself first is the greatest lesson to teach any child. Teach respect by showing respect. Teach your child to respect himself. If you have respect for yourself, respect for your family and your friends should come easily. […]
Teepees are Safe Reading Spaces For Children. I used to be a Montessori teacher. What I noticed was that children learn so much from playing. Play teaches them social skills such as sharing, taking turns, self discipline and tolerance of others. Children’s lives are enhanced by playing creatively. By playing, […]
The latest range of Powwow Designer Teepees and Play Tents So let’s talk about the psychological effects of stripes/lines. Using straight stripes/lines: Horizontal lines suggest a solid, harmonious relationship with the earth, and offer a sense of tranquility. Long horizontal lines can visually expand space, making your teepee appear wider […]