Built a castle with Jenga blocks

Physical Education

• The child has developed fine motor skills by carefully stacking the Jenga blocks to build a castle.
• Balance and coordination have been enhanced as the child maintains stability while placing the blocks on top of each other.
• The activity promotes physical strength as the child lifts and manipulates the Jenga blocks.
• The child has also learned teamwork and communication skills if they worked with others to build the castle.

Continuing with the castle-building theme, encourage the child to explore other creative ways to build structures using different materials such as LEGO bricks, wooden blocks, or even recycled materials like cardboard boxes and tubes. They can experiment with different shapes and sizes to create unique designs. Encourage them to think about the stability and balance of their structures and how different materials can affect that.

Book Recommendations

• Castle: How It Works by David Macaulay: This book provides fascinating insights into the construction and inner workings of castles, perfect for curious young minds.
• The Three Little Pigs by James Marshall: A classic fairy tale that showcases different building materials and their durability.
• Building a House by Byron Barton: This book takes children on a journey through the different stages of building a house, introducing them to various construction concepts along the way.