Let’s build – use boxes to help your toddler get stronger

What you need 

• Saved boxes, like shoe boxes and delivery boxes 

What to do 

1. Once you have a good pile of boxes, then discover what you can make together using them. This is a good game the day before your rubbish is collected and can even be done outside. 
2. Your toddler might simply be happy moving the boxes and making piles or towers.  
3. If you think they would like some inspiration, you could make a suggestion or start building your own object and talk about it as you build. What about a space rocket? Or a castle? The world is your oyster!  
4. To add some challenge for your toddler, you can make the boxes heavier by putting objects inside them. Sealing some of them with tape will make them more robust.