Why do children need to learn how to stack things?
Learning how to stack things up high is something that children love to do – but do you know how many skills they are learning when the complete a stacking activity?
Stacking helps children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities. Your child will have to problem solve which block will fit atop another.
It also provides opportunities for children to learn about balance, spatial awareness, and cause-and-effect relationships, which are important for their overall development. If a block falls off then your child will learn about how balance is a tricky skill. Spatial awareness will be developed as they realise it’s easier to stack a smaller ring on top of a larger one.
Additionally, stacking can be a fun and engaging activity for children, helping to foster their creativity and imagination. When your child is having fun they are more likely to continue the activity they are involved in. Make a game of it, like let’s see who can stack the tallest tower, or who can make the puzzle pieces balance!
