Child built a tower and had fun knocking it over. When group were asked to build another tower the child kept knocking it over before it was fully built

Science

• The child has developed an understanding of stability and balance through the process of building the tower and observing its collapse when knocked over.
• By repetitively knocking over the towers, the child is experimenting with cause and effect, learning about the physical laws and consequences of their actions.
• The activity provides an opportunity for the child to explore the concept of gravity and how it affects the stability of the structure they are building.

For continued development, encourage the child to experiment with varying heights and shapes when building the towers to further explore the effects of gravity and balance. Introduce simple STEM-based activities like using different materials (e.g., paper, cardboard, plastic cups) to build towers, and discuss with the child the attributes of each material and how it impacts stability.

Book Recommendations

• "Rosie Revere, Engineer" by Andrea Beaty: This book celebrates creativity and perseverance as it follows the story of a young girl who dreams of becoming a great engineer.
• "Don't Push the Button!" by Bill Cotter: This interactive and engaging book encourages cause and effect exploration, similar to the activity the child engaged in.