How to Build a Play House
Play House is an immersive experience that provides a safe space for people of all genders to explore their sexuality and express their creativity. Children use their imaginations to turn the playhouse into a scene from a movie or TV show, and they may also come up with a script for their role-playing. This kind of creative thinking helps children process the world around them and builds critical-thinking skills.
Children don’t need any toys or props to play house, but they can add some to their make-believe games if that helps them stay engaged. They might play “house” with their favorite dolls or figurines, or they might use toy kitchen items if they are pretending to prepare dinner. They might even use their own clothes if they are acting out a family story, or they might play dress-up and act out a character from a book or movie.
A child’s playhouse should be big enough to let kids stand in and move around, but it should not be so large that the structure overwhelms the backyard. Karri Bowen-Poole, founder of Smart Playrooms, recommends looking at the dimensions of a playhouse before buying it online to make sure that it will be a good fit for your yard. If it’s too small, the children won’t be able to interact with each other or will grow out of it too quickly.
If you decide to build an outdoor child’s playhouse, it’s important to choose a design that can withstand the wear and tear of kids playing in it and the elements. Look for a durable wood that is treated to resist rot and other damage, as well as weather-resistant materials like shingles or metal siding. Using the right tools will help you create a strong, stable playhouse that will last for years to come.
To finish the Playhouse, install a piece of aluminum drip edge along the top edge of the walls and then roll out roofing felt over it. Once the roof is on, fasten down the shingle tabs to seal up the Playhouse against rain, snow and other weather.
The Baltimore Playhouse is a welcoming space for all people and all identities, including but not limited to, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, cultural background, race, socioeconomic status, disability and kink. All participants are expected to adhere to normal scene etiquette, and to respect the safety of all others in the space. If a participant feels unsafe or uncomfortable during a scene, they must speak the safeword, RED, and ask to be removed from it.
Only after a thorough discussion with all the other players in a game should a rule be modified. If everyone agrees, the new rule can be added to the ruleset. Otherwise, it is best to stick to the original rules for the sake of consistency and fairness. Changing the rules of a game can change the meaning and enjoyment of it for other players.