Build a tower together
2–3 yearsSuccess MindsetMaterials: Blocks or stackable items
Sit on the floor with your child and a set of blocks. Take turns adding one block at a time to build a tower together. Say 'my turn' and 'your turn' as you alternate. Celebrate when the tower gets tall, and laugh together when it falls down. This simple back-and-forth teaches the foundation of cooperation.
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How to Do This Activity
Sit on the floor with your child and a set of blocks. Take turns adding one block at a time to build a tower together. Say 'my turn' and 'your turn' as you alternate. Celebrate when the tower gets tall, and laugh together when it falls down. This simple back-and-forth teaches the foundation of cooperation.
Why It Works
Turn-taking is a fundamental social skill that supports later cooperative play. At this age, children are transitioning from parallel to associative play, making it the ideal time to practice simple cooperation (Parten, 1932). Research shows that social skills learned during these early years predict school readiness and academic achievement, with peer interaction quality at age three correlating with better task engagement in kindergarten (Fantuzzo et al., 2007).
Tips for Parents
Start with just three or four turns each to match your child's attention span.
If your child wants to add multiple blocks, gently remind them it's a taking-turns game.
Make it playful by counting blocks together or naming colors as you build.
Materials Needed
Blocks or stackable items
Learning Methods
Social Learning Through PeersSymbolic and Pretend PlayInteractive Play-Based Learning
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