Flower Drop
A beautiful cause-and-effect activity where children release a ball at the top of the flower tower and watch as it travels down through the different levels. The simplicity and repetition make this particularly engaging for younger children, supporting visual tracking, concentration and coordination while helping them discover that their actions create a result.
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What do you do:
Set up the flower tower and demonstrate dropping a ball from the top.
Then hand the ball to your child and let them try it independently. Watch together as it travels from flower to flower before reaching the bottom.
Introduce simple language such as “Ready… drop!” “It’s going down,” “Where did it go?” and “Again?”
What's Needed:
Wooden flower-drop tower
Removable flower pieces
Small balls supplied with the activity
A tray or low activity surface
How to Adapt
For younger children, assemble the tower for them and focus purely on dropping and watching.
Use simple positional language such as top, bottom, up and down.
Count the different levels as the ball travels.
Experiment with releasing the ball from different points.
Safety: Small balls require close adult supervision and are not suitable for children who may place them in their mouths.
Benefits of the Activity
Introduces cause and effect
Develops visual tracking
Supports hand-eye coordination
Strengthens controlled grasp and release
Encourages concentration and prediction
Builds an understanding of movement and gravity
Supports repetitive schema play and exploration
