Construction Cities
Parent sets up an imaginative construction game where {child_name} jumps from a small stool into hula hoops 'cities' and then builds block towers. The agent coaches the parent to observe jumping coordination, landing control, and block stacking precision — building gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination through pretend play.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Three hula hoops placed in a line on the floor with space between them. Small, stable stool or step placed in front of first hoop. Building blocks placed nearby. Ensure floor surface is safe for jumping (carpet or mat recommended).
How it works
- 1~30s
Let's start our construction work! Place the stool in front of the first hula hoop 'city.' Help your child step up onto the stool. Now encourage them to jump down into the city. Watch their jumping form — does your child bend their knees and push off with both feet? How does they land — balanced or wobbly? Tell me what you notice about their jump.
Watch for: Child jumps down from a small step or stool using both feet, showing coordination and controlled landing.
- 2~35s
Now for our construction route! Place the second hula hoop about 20 inches away from the first. Ask your child to jump from the first city to the second. Watch how they generates forward momentum — does your child swing their arms? How far does they actually jump? Notice if they clears the space between the hoops or lands short. What do you observe?
Watch for: Child jumps forward approximately 20 inches from a standing position, showing propulsion and distance control.
- 3~45s
Time to build our city! After your child jumps into the third hula hoop, bring over the blocks. Encourage them to build a tall tower. Watch their hand coordination — how carefully does your child place each block? Does they stack them straight? Count how many blocks they can stack before the tower falls. What do you notice about their building precision?
Watch for: Child stacks 6 or more blocks to create a tower, showing hand-eye coordination and fine motor control.