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Learning · The activity desk
Large-block three in a row
Play a simple turn-taking game on a drawn grid.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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Paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and five large building blocks in each of two colors, 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: Draw a large three-by-three grid on the paper. Give each player blocks of a different color.
Adult's role: Play together, help with turns and show that a line can go across, down or diagonally.
Let's make it happen
- Choose a color each. Take turns putting one block in an empty square.
- Look for three blocks of one color in a straight line. Stop when a player makes a line or the grid is full.
- Clear the grid and play again, letting the other player start.
Make it simpler: Take turns filling the grid without looking for a winning line.
Clean up: Collect every block and put paper and crayon away.
Use only blocks rated for your child's age, with adult supervision. Keep small pieces away from younger children and mouths.