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Stackable Snackables

Prep Time: 5-15 min

Stackable snackables invites your child to stack cubes of cheese, fruits, or vegetables to build their own edible tower. This hands-on activity supports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and comfort with handling new textures—all while making food fun and interactive.

Skills Supported

    Fine Motor

    Gross Motor

Age Range

12-24 Months, 2+ Years

Mess Level

Low Medium High

Supervision Level

Light Moderate Close

Things You'll Need

  • Small cubes of stackable food (cheese, cucumber, watermelon, cooked sweet potato, tofu, etc.)
  • Flat surface (plate, tray, or table)
  • Optional: toothpicks or mini skewers (only with supervision and for older children)
  • Damp cloth for cleanup

Instructions:

  1. Set out 6–10 soft, stackable cubes of food.
  2. Encourage your child to build a “tower” by gently stacking pieces on top of one another.
  3. Let them knock it down and rebuild—or turn it into a silly game (how tall can you go?).
  4. Allow them to explore textures, squish, or taste as they play—no pressure to eat!

 Tips:

  • Use soft foods for younger children (e.g., steamed veggies, soft cheese) to reduce frustration.
  • Narrate as they build: “one block, two blocks…”—great for language and counting skills.
  • If your child prefers order, try sorting pieces by color, shape, or size.
  • For kids hesitant to touch food, you can model stacking, use dry foods like crackers, or use tongs to start.
  • Always supervise if using toothpicks or skewers (and avoid for young toddlers).