Blocks- Suggested Play Activities & Benefits to Baby
Description and Benefit:
Blocks are an essential part of any toy chest. They come in many styles and sizes. Blocks encourage hand-eye coordination, demonstrate cause-and-effect when knocked over and provide opportunities for playing with others. Add to the set as the child grows.
When to Introduce Blocks to Baby:
12 months or earlier
Blocks- What to Look For:
Smooth, sturdy construction.
Pleasing colors and designs.
Unit blocks (which are designed in a 1:2:4 proportion to make a perfect rectangle).
Suggested Activities Using Block Toys and The Skills This Activity Develops:
Make a tower and let your toddler knock it over.
Hide blocks inside other objects such as nesting cubes.
Use in imaginative play to represent other objects such as food in a pot or fences in a zoo.
Use with small cars and trucks to build roads and towns.