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Blocks and building provide opportunities to:

• solve problems
• explore balance
• use hand–eye co-ordination
• use language
• work/play with others
• use imagination
• be creative.

• A set of blocks is a great present for a child at this age.
• Otherwise, source timber offcuts and collect boxes, cardboard rolls, plastic pottles and lids.
• Let your child explore with the items freely.
• When they start to build, ask them what they need. Encourage and support them.
• Play dough and tape can be used to stick pieces together.

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