Learn somethingGood for siblings
How Many Tiles Tall
Count the tiles as the tower grows, then measure it against them.
- Ages
- 3–7 yrs
- Play
- 10–25 min
- Prep
- none
- Mess
- barely any
- Energy
- lively
- Where
- on the floor
You’ll need
Mostly things you probably have at home.
- magnetic tilesGet it on Amazon
Optional
- a tape measureGet it on Amazon
- paper and a pen to keep scoreGet it on Amazon
How to play
Make a cube from six square tiles and set it down. Count the tiles out loud.
Stack a second cube on top. Count again from the start.
Keep going and guess how many cubes it will take to reach their knee, then their belly.
Measure the tower with a tape measure or by standing next to it.
Count down from ten and let them knock it over.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Tall towers fall in any direction. Keep them clear of faces and glass.
Make it different next time
- Build two towers side by side and ask which has more tiles.
- Use only triangles and see if it still stands.
Cleanup: Count the tiles back into the box, ten at a time.
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