Creating a Cozy Reading Space

Everyone loves a little nest.  Especially kids!  They love forts and tents and tubes and boxes…  So, creating a cozy space for kids to read only takes a little bit of imagination!

What Do You Need?

• Imagination

• A child

• Some books

• A little bit of space, a corner works well, but is not necessary

• Something soft and cozy to sit on (a pillow, rug, mat, or fuzzy blanket works!)

• A desire to pass on a love of reading to your child

Optional

• A blanket or stuffie

• More books!

• A tent, sheet, box, laundry basket, children’s pool…

• Bookcases or containers for the books

• More children

• Decorations

Ideas

Here are some of the simplest ideas to show you just how easy it can be!
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A simple cardboard box can be great!

Toss some pillow on the floor!

A laundry basket, with or without pillows can be cozy!

Drape a sheet over a table to make a temporary reading fort!

A giant stuffy can be a cuddly place to read!

Have an old crib mattress?  Perfect!  With or without  a drape!

Toss some pillows in that pool and you’ve got a cute and cozy space to read!

Need More Inspiration?

Check out my Pinterest board – Cozy Up to Reading!

Follow Therese’s board Cozy up to Reading! on Pinterest.

Have you ever created a reading space for your child?  What did you use?

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