1. Transport Game: “Over and Under”
Build a movement landscape from Stapelstein® elements and everyday objects that children can use safely and independently (bed, sofa, table, chair). Now, certain objects like balls, chestnuts, leaves, feathers, etc., are transported from one side of the room to the other with the help of a Stapelstein® Originals, Insides, or Boards. The child can choose whether to climb over or under the furniture. Create your own game rules, such as if the object falls to the ground, do three jumps in the air.
Tip: Family Game Time
Challenge the children, their parents, and even the grandparents. The game is particularly suitable for an exciting team game. Which team can transport the most objects in a given time span? Team Children or Team Adults?
2. Role Play: “Push the Stone”
Divide a room into two horizontal areas with a rope or tape. Place any small and large Stapelstein® elements in one of the sections and stand at the end of this area. Now, only using ball throws, try to push all elements over the line into the other part of the room. Time it with an hourglass or use our Stapelstein® App Inspire for more game dynamics.
Tip: Also particularly suitable as a team game.
3. Throwing Game: “Color Choice”
For this game, the
Original rainbow is best suited. All elements are placed on the ground with the round side in a line. Depending on the child's age, a starting line from which to throw can be set. Before starting, small throw-proof everyday objects that can be clearly assigned to the colors of the Originals are collected. Examples include colorful clothespins, single-colored (crocheted) balls, filled small sand, rice, or millet pillows, sock or yarn balls, felt balls, knotted cloths, small stuffed animals, and more. Place all collected objects in a basket. The child now tries from the starting line to throw all objects... Matching the colors to hit the bowls. To make the game more dynamic, use an hourglass or a song as a timer.
Variation for older children: Letter and number throwing
Instead of objects, you need letters or numbers. Think of words that match the number of Originals, such as autumn, snow, summer, nut, Orange or create your own word creations, etc. The child tries to throw each individual letter of the word into a bowl.
If you have math problems like 5+8=? or 9-2? =7 then solve the problem by throwing the correct numbers in order into a bowl. You can fill this throwing game with all possible learning content because learning should simply be fun.
4. Hide and seek game: “Ene, mene mente – all elements are hidden”
A game that already excites young children. A participating child hides the desired number of Stapelstein® elements in the room. All others close their eyes. Once all elements are well hidden, the child says the magic spell: “Ene mene mente – all elements are hidden” and the search for the missing Originals, insides and/or Boards can begin.
The goal of the game can either be that all elements are found together or the rule states that whoever finds an element may take it. The winner is whoever has found the most elements at the end and may be the next “hiding child.”
5. DIY Game and Decoration Tip: “Light Sculpture”
You need:
- at least two Stapelstein® elements
- a string of lights (preferably battery-operated)
- optional fine cotton cloths (chiffon cloths)
Build a sculpture with the different Stapelstein® elements and cloths and integrate a string of lights. Use the glowing 3D figure as a nightlight, as a light source in self-built caves, or simply marvel at the artistic light sculpture.
For even more play ideas, get our
Digital Play Cards or browse our magazine article
Basic Functions, where you'll find ideas on how to use the Stapelstein® elements.
