Building up towers of building blocks and knocking them all down again is a real favourite playtime activity of toddlers. But did you realise what this sort of play teaches them about their place ...

1. Now construct your tower. If you think you can make it taller, keep redesigning it until you can't go any higher. 2. When you are finished building, measure the height of your tower.

Can they build a tall tower without knocking it over accidentally ... Find out more about the benefits of building blocks for toddlers & preschoolers.