Reaching tower game
6–12 monthsEmotional WellbeingMaterials: Soft blocks or lightweight containers
Stack soft blocks or containers while your child watches from a supported sitting position or tummy time. Place the tower just within reach and encourage them to knock it down or grab pieces. Rebuild the tower each time, varying the height and position to encourage reaching in different directions. Clap and cheer when they interact with the tower. This simple game keeps them active and engaged while building motor skills.
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How to Do This Activity
Stack soft blocks or containers while your child watches from a supported sitting position or tummy time. Place the tower just within reach and encourage them to knock it down or grab pieces. Rebuild the tower each time, varying the height and position to encourage reaching in different directions. Clap and cheer when they interact with the tower. This simple game keeps them active and engaged while building motor skills.
Why It Works
Reaching and grasping movements develop shoulder and arm strength needed for crawling and later skills. Physical activity through play supports cognitive development by engaging problem-solving and cause-and-effect understanding (de Greeff, J. W., et al., 2018). Regular active engagement creates positive associations with movement and builds confidence in physical abilities.
Tips for Parents
Use lightweight blocks that are safe if they fall on your child.
Place the tower at different heights to encourage various reaching movements.
Let your child succeed often by making some towers easy to knock down.
Materials Needed
Soft blocks or lightweight containers
Learning Methods
Movement-Based LearningRepetition and Routine
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