At what age should a child be able to build a tower of 3 building bricks?

By 18 months, children typically exhibit the fine motor skills and cognitive development necessary to stack two to three blocks together. This developmental milestone indicates that they are beginning to understand spatial relationships and improve their hand-eye coordination. At this age, children are exploring their environment and expressing creativity through play, making block building a common and age-appropriate activity.

While children may show attempts to stack blocks earlier, successfully building a stable tower usually occurs around 18 months, marking a notable step in their physical development and cognitive skills. As children grow older, their ability to manipulate objects and create more elaborate structures continues to improve, but the specific ability to build a tower of three bricks is typically recognized around 18 months.