From a very young age, children seem to delight in a little destruction. ‘Knock-down play’ is my personal term to describe the range of play activities that result in things being knocked down, such as a tower of bricks or a stack of beakers.
WHEN AND HOW
The great thing about knock-down play is that once a baby or toddler has understood the game, you can play it anywhere and any time. To introduce the game, consider using the following steps:
• Choose some lightweight objects that can be built up into a tower. Stacking beakers are often a good staring point.
• Choose a time when the baby or toddler is not tired and is fairly content.
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