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Building Kid Cottages

December 9, 2016 by Amy Smith

Think about some of your favorite childhood memories.  They probably involve times when you were  creating, building, playing, and imagining with your family and friends.   Pass those memory making opportunities down to your child with these Kid Cottage Kits.  Too many kids today are on their electronics and missing out on the “fun” of being a child.  Ignite your child’s passion for play and curiosity with these adorable kid cottages from KidCottageKits.com

Develop problem solving skills, team work, creativity, and pride with these kid cottage kits. They put hands on playing back into a child's day!

These kits are unlike most new toys on the market today because they aren’t flashy or electronic.  Rather,  they are reminiscent of the toys from the “good ole days” because they  foster  creativity, promote team work, and develop problem solving skills.  You child will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment after finishing the project too.  I love these cottages because they represent what play should be and what it used to be before “screen time” and fancy gadgets began eating away at kids’ play time.

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What ages are these recommended for?

The kid cottage kits are appealing to kids of all ages, because they can be played with and enjoyed in many different ways.  Kids of all ages can also decorate the cottages with paint, markers, or even seasonal holiday decorations.

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More specifically, Toddlers and preschoolers can assist with building the cottage and then can use it for imaginary place by turning it into a fort, grocery store, school, office, house or hiding spot.  Older children would be able to build the cottage by themselves and then take it down and create new and different formations.

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How are they made?

The kid cottage kits are well-built by two master craftsmen in the United States.  The cottage pieces are made of thick wood, (not cheap flimsy material) for greater stability to withstand the wear and tear of child’s play.

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The wood pieces are also durable enough for both indoor and outdoor use.  Having the option of being able to keep the cottages outside is especially helpful when space is tight inside.

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The cottages do not come with an instructional manual.  This is not an oversight, but rather intentional to encourage creativity and problem solving skills when building.  Plus, having directions makes it seem as if there is only one way to build the cottages, when actually, there really is no “wrong way” to build or play with these.

 

What tools are needed to put these together?

Great news, the cottages don’t require any tools or screws/nails to put together.  All of the the wood pieces are cut in such a way that they interlock without the need for tools, screws, or glue of any sort. (The roof even comes with attached Velcro strips for added stability).  You can feel safer about letting your child build this independently knowing no tools are required.

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What are the sizes? 

There are two sets of houses- a 3′ x 3′ size and a 4′ x 4′ size.  These houses are big enough for young children (toddlers and preschoolers) to stand and play in.  Both sets have the same types of pieces, so all the pieces can be combined to create new projects like  benches, beds, tables, and forts. Looking for a more specific size?  You can also request that a custom order be made for you to fit the size you need.  The possibilities are endless!

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Pricing

The 3’x3′ cottage that contains 77 pieces is $195

The 4’x4′ cottage that contains 90 pieces is $295

Custom orders and pricing are available upon request as well.

Start making memories with your kids with these Kid Cottage Kits.   They are more than just a great toy- rather they are a medium for which many important life lessons are taught!

Contact KidCottageKits.com to order yours! Kids Play Smarter is proud to partner with KidCottageKits for this sponsored post.


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Kids Play Smarter is a blog about general ideas, theories, and concepts related to the field of occupational therapy and the growth and development of all children. The information presented on this blog is not intended to serve as or replace occupational therapy services for your child. The information on this blog is for entertainment, informational, and educational purposes only. This blog is not meant to replace formal professional consultation or evaluation from a qualified clinician. All children need to have the approval of a physician to participate in physical activities, including those described on this blog. In addition, children need to be supervised by a responsible adult at ALL times when completing activities that are illustrated and described on this blog. The author of this blog is NOT responsible or liable for any damage, injury, accident, illness, death, or adverse reaction due to participation in the activities described on the website.

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Amy Smith I am an occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children. I created this website to offer parents, teachers, and therapists FREE ideas, strategies, and activities that they can do with their children to improve their fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, academic learning, and regulate their sensory system all while "playing" (just playing smarter)! Read More…

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