STACK UP! gives kids the chance to do two favorite things-build a tower of blocks and knock it down! The game encourages color learning, hand-eye coordination, taking turns, working together, counting, and game-play basics.
Stack Up! has three levels of play with specific rules designed for age and developmental capability. As a child grows, she moves to the next level of play, from 3 to 4 to 5 years of age, adding challenges at each age and level.
Stack Up! can be played by kids of different ages and capabilities at the same time. Since the object is the same for all levels, you can facilitate a game where each child plays at his or her level.
All of Peaceable Kingdom's Preschool Skills-Builder Games are cooperative.
That means all players play together against the game, not against each other. Players help each other, no one is left out, and everyone wins or loses together.
Cooperative games build a feeling of security for the youngest children just learning how to play games and they build self-esteem and habits of cooperation in older kids.
To stack all 12 blocks, as a team, before the Stack Smasher reaches the last space on the board and topples the tower.
Lay the board on a flat surface. Put the Stack Smasher in the stand and place him on Start.
Put the blocks, spinner, Stack Sticks, and Challenge Cards off to the side of the board where everyone can reach them. You don't need the Stack Sticks or the Challenge Cards in Level 1.
What you need to play: game board, spinner, 12 blocks, the Stack Smasher in stand. You don't need the Stack Sticks or Challenge Cards in Level 1.
Spin the spinner. If it stops on:
Insert the wood ends of the Stack Sticks into the hole in the block from either side to lift and move the block onto the stack.
Spin the spinner. If it stops on:
Gently push the foam ends of the Stack Sticks against the block from either side to lift and move the block onto the stack.
Spin the spinner. If it stops on:
Challenge Cards give the players a specific challenge to perform while they are stacking blocks. Don't worry if the challenges seem too hard at first. They are meant to be fun and something kids can practice and grow into.
Remember, players always play with a teammate when doing a challenge.
Spin the spinner and build stacks of blocks in the matching squares of color.
When the spinner stops on Challenge, let all players choose any block and stack.
When the spinner stops on the Stack Smasher, have all players make a silly Stack Smasher noise.
Most 2-year-olds play best if they are the only one playing the game. Some 2-year-olds can spin a spinner, others cannot. Experiment with your child to know what level of play is right for him/her. Most important, play for fun.
