In preschool, unstructured time isn’t a break from learning, it’s where learning often takes root. When children are given ...

Toddlers can learn a lot just from playing with building blocks. ... The more a child builds up a tower and knocks it down, the more they'll come to expect what happens and why.

Build a tower of four blocks or more By now, your child can coordinate the movements of their wrist, fingers, and palm so they can turn a doorknob or unscrew a jar lid.

Many magnetic building-block sets come with basic shapes, which your child can use to create complex structures. If you select a set with a diverse range of shapes, though, your child can build ...