Stacking Stones - Tumi Ishi Set

1. Cognitive Development: Encourages problem-solving and creativity as children experiment with different stacking and balancing arrangements.

2. Fine Motor Skills: Enhances dexterity and hand-eye coordination through the precise placement of each stone.

3. Spatial Awareness: Helps children understand spatial relationships and balance as they stack and arrange the pieces.

4. Imagination and Creativity: Fosters imaginative play and artistic expression by allowing children to create their own unique structures and designs.

5.Calming and Focus: Provides a calming and focused play experience, which can be particularly beneficial for improving concentration and patience.

1. Introduction: Present the Tumi Ishi Set to your child and explain that the goal is to stack and balance the stones in various ways.

2. Exploration: Allow your child to explore the different stones and their shapes, sizes, and colours. Encourage them to experiment with arranging the stones in different configurations.

3. Stacking: Demonstrate how to stack the stones by placing one stone on top of another, showing how balance and alignment are key.

4. Creative Play: Encourage your child to create their own structures or designs, whether it’s a tall tower, a balanced sculpture, or an abstract arrangement.

5. Adjust and Balance: Help your child make adjustments to improve balance or stability if needed, teaching them about trial and error.

6. Discussion: Talk about the different shapes, sizes, and colours as your child plays, enhancing their vocabulary and understanding.

7.Repetition: Allow your child to repeat the stacking and arranging process, reinforcing their skills and creativity through ongoing play.