Building Towers

By Pauline On February 20, 2012 · Add Comment · In Activities for Children, Creative Play, Fine Motor Skills, Play, Pre school, Short & Simple, Toddler Activities, Wet Weather

I’m a “How I Met Your Mother” fan. When E and K were born, some very sweet friends gave me the series on DVD. I’m still yet to watch the latest season that has been released on DVD. I save my viewing times to when I have to fold mountains of laundry on a Friday night with my husband – – – ha ha ha – our date nights have morphed a bit over the last few years. Anyway… all that to say, Ted from the series is an architect and he has me wondering if there are tell-tale signs of a kid destined to be an architect. I wonder if building blocks are a favourite toy perhaps?

When it comes to play, building block towers is classic KISS (keep it short and simple). Don’t let the simplicity of building block towers deceive you though – it’s fantastic for building up fine motor skills.

It’s great practise for:

Using both hands together

Precision placement

Radial digital grasp – (grasping an object with the thumb, index and middle fingers without the use of the palm).

Here are some ways to extend the play:

Have races against each other, trying to be first to build a tower of 10 blocks
Build towers with eyes shut. Locate the blocks and then orient and place blocks with eyes closed throughout.

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N & M: 3 years, 8 months
E: 1 year, 7 months

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Pauline & Lessons Learnt Journal is all about life with kids. Pauline is an Aussie mum and teacher who shares her love for play, math games, writing and reading activities. She believes that #playmatters, values curiosity & wonder, wisdom, obedience and respect. She also needs naps. When not blogging, she may be found virtually hoarding on Pinterest, trying to decide which Instagram filter to apply, or compulsively refreshing her Facebook feed.