18-24 Months
FromBaby Steps to STEM, Jean Barbre
What to have - 12 red party cups
What to do Place the cups out one by one for children to build and play. If they are building, talk to them about balance, stacking, and gravity. Explore ways they can problem solve to build a higher structure. Count the cups with children as they are building. The red cups are sturdy and can be brought out for play throughout the year. Hint: Children may also choose to stack all the cups inside the other.
Why Children will gain experience building, stacking, and counting. Through this activity, children will learn about physical science and mathematics.
For more activities check out Baby Steps to STEM: Infant and Toddler Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Activities
By Jean Barbre Copyright 2017 18-24 Months