Constructing a dream builders clubhouse

USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), May, 2008

True, blankets, sheets, towels, pillows, and assorted chairs can make for an interesting indoor structure, but there is an alternative to having every blanket in the house dragged down into the basement so your kids can construct a fort or a cave or ... whatever. Dream Builders from Planet Foam (a division of Nomaco, a leading producer of swimming pool noodles and other foam products) is a creative construction system for children ages four and up, featuring safe foam tubes and plastic connectors that simply click and connect to build objects and structures.

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Once pieces are connected, fabric panels easily slide on to complete the fantasy. Three assortments are available, allowing kids to create their own worlds or anything else they can imagine: The Clubhouse brings the backyards into the home. Youngsters can create their own private spaces in a kid-only clubhouse. The Pirate Ship has everything needed to build a pretend sea-worthy vessel. With a few extra hands on deck, kids will be sailing away for a high seas adventure. The Castle, meanwhile, transforms playrooms into kingdoms, as children rule the day in their own fantasy land.

For more information about Dream Builders, visit www.planetfoam.com.