What looks like play is often powerful therapy. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, occupational therapy sessions use purposeful activities like block stacking to help children build critical cognitive and motor foundations—especially in the early years.

The image above features a young child stacking colorful blocks. More than just a fun moment, this activity develops fine motor coordination, problem-solving, attention span, and spatial awareness—all essential areas for a child’s development.

The Role of Block Play in Child Development

Block play encourages a wide range of developmental skills, including:

  • Fine motor strength and precision for grasping, placing, and stacking

  • Bilateral coordination using both hands in harmony

  • Visual-motor integration to align movements with visual cues

  • Planning and sequencing to organize pieces in a logical order

  • Cause and effect learning, which boosts early cognitive processing

These are foundational abilities for school readiness, everyday independence, and social participation.

Why Occupational Therapy Uses Structured Play

At OrbRom Center’s Occupational Therapy Program, we design sessions that feel like play but are backed by developmental science. For children who struggle with focus, sensory integration, or motor control, structured play becomes a therapeutic tool for progress.

Using blocks, our therapists can observe and develop:

  • Hand strength and grip

  • Visual attention and tracking

  • Turn-taking and cooperative play

  • Confidence in trying new challenges

Each task is adapted to meet your child’s current abilities and help them stretch to new levels of independence and success.

When to Seek Support

If your toddler:

  • Avoids using hands or manipulative toys

  • Struggles with stacking or building

  • Shows delays in attention, fine motor skills, or play development

  • Becomes easily frustrated with simple tasks

…occupational therapy may provide the boost they need to catch up and thrive. You can also start with a developmental assessment to gain a clearer picture of their needs.

Early Skills Lay the Foundation for Lifelong Learning

The ability to build a tower isn’t just about blocks—it’s about preparing for writing, dressing, classroom routines, and problem-solving in the real world. At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, we support these early stages through engaging, evidence-based therapy that children love.

📍 Discover how our Occupational Therapy Services can help your child grow, explore, and succeed—one block at a time.

We are the only Preschool specialized on children with special needs in PhnomPenh.

  • Internationally qualified teachers
  • Cambodia’s largest sensory room
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Covered outdoor playground

 📞 Phone: 077.455.993
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