Manipulation Play
2 to 3 years
Builds tower of 6 cubes. Can pedal and steer tricycle. Builds tower of 9 cubes. Construction toys e.g. Duplo; strickle bricks; thick puzzles in a frame of about six pieces. No small parts as he might put in his mouth.
3 to 4 years
Ball games skill increases. Builds a tower of 10 cubes. Skips on both feet and hops. Small world toys e.g. play mobil or train set, construction toys, medium sized interlocking puzzles