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Fine motor skills

A tower for Teddy

Build a small block tower together for a toy bear.

5 minGood for 24–35 months

You'll need

  • Large, lightweight blocks.
  • A toy bear.

How to play

  1. 1Say, "Let's build Teddy a tower."
  2. 2Place one block and invite your child to add another.
  3. 3Take turns adding blocks. Help when needed.
  4. 4If the tower falls, say calmly, "It fell! Let's try again."

Make it easier

Start with two or three blocks.

Make it harder

Build a tall tower and a short tower side by side.

Skills practiced

  • Hand control
  • Spatial awareness
  • Comparing height
  • Trying again

Safety

Use large, lightweight, age-appropriate blocks without small parts.

Follow your child's interest and current abilities. Ages and time are guides; you can simplify, stop earlier, or repeat the game.