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Large-block spaceship voyage
Build an imaginary spaceship and plan its journey.
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Large interlocking blocks suitable for your child's age
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Set out blocks on a clear, flat surface.
Adult's role: Help connect blocks if needed and invite your child to choose the shape and destination.
Let's make it happen
- Connect a few blocks to make the body of a spaceship. Add blocks for a window or wings if you wish.
- Name the spaceship and imagine a place it might visit.
- Move it gently across the table, tell a story about the trip, and change the design for another journey.
Make it simpler: Connect two blocks and pretend they are a spacecraft.
Clean up: Collect every block and return it to its container.
Use only blocks rated for your child's age, with adult supervision. Keep small pieces away from younger children and mouths.