Toys

Stack empty boxes into a tower

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
15 min
Location
At home
Category
Toys
Type
Activity

How to try it

Wrap or tape shut a few empty tissue, cereal and shoe boxes to make big light blocks. Stack them on the floor with your toddler, then knock them over and start again.

Materials

  • Empty boxes
  • Tape

Safety note

Tape every flap shut and clear the floor around the tower.

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Why it matters

Stacking and toppling light boxes lets your toddler test balance and see what happens when things fall.

Benefit

Cause and effect

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