Bloesem Kids had a very simple craft project with shadow puppets last year: http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraf...

Here are some adult tipis http://www.reesetipis.com/tipi_style.cfm and here are some fantastic tents

"Friends" was a favorite for a long time in our house. Glad you mentioned it--I have to bring it out again. I love the Cuboro marble runs, which our older boys (and their mom and dad!) play ...