Building blocks are a staple of childhood play for good reason—they encourage creativity, planning, fine motor skills, and a healthy dose of imagination. From towers and bridges to castles and creatures, kids can create whole worlds with just a few well-placed blocks.
Whether your child prefers wooden blocks, plastic bricks like LEGO or DUPLO, or even recycled boxes and containers, the possibilities are endless. It’s a calming yet mentally stimulating activity that works just as well solo as it does with siblings or parents.
Materials Needed
- Building blocks (e.g. LEGO, DUPLO, wooden blocks, magnetic tiles)
- Optional: toy people or animals to include in builds
Tools Needed
- None
Steps
- Choose Your Blocks
Gather a set of blocks suited to your child’s age and interest. - Pick a Challenge (or Build Freely)
Set a theme like “build the tallest tower” or “make a zoo”, or just let them build freely. - Join the Play
Ask about their creations, offer ideas, or just marvel at the results. - Take Photos
Snap a picture of completed builds, especially if they’ll need to be packed away.
Variations
- Timed Builds: Set a timer and challenge kids to build something in five minutes.
- Story Building: Build a scene, then tell a story about what’s happening in it.
- Shadow Building: Shine a torch on a creation and trace the shadow it makes.
- Recycled Blocks: Use cardboard tubes, boxes, and cups for a DIY block set.
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