The Tower

The Tower

Cooperation and mathematical concepts through physical activity

  • 3-5 years
  • Group size: 2+
  • Duration: 20 min
  • Alternative physical activities
  • Open space
  • Indoor
  • Boxes
  • Buckets

Place buckets and boxes on a flat surface. Set the children the task of building a tower taller than the tallest adult leading the activity. Let the children work out for themselves which of the adults is the tallest, and try to guide them using as few words as possible. It is best if you do not intervene in the problem-solving process at all.