Hello DaVe, would you care to elaborate on your comment? I’m not sure what you are trying to say.

Very wise Boghos, thank you!

Boghos L. Artinian

Yes, Wes, it is true that there are many dangers and laws when it comes to balancing rocks, and if you read the article in its entirety you would know that I discuss a few of the problems and give alternative recommendations. There are many rock stacking toys made today that make it easy to stack rocks safely–give them a try!

Hello Gene,

Thank you for expressing your thoughts. So much of what children do in their formative years can have positive benefits well into adulthood. You are welcome to write me at nell @ rhythmsofplay .com. I’d love to see some pictures!

Last summer I started stacking rocks at a well-traveled site within the largest of Ohio’s municipal parks.
While enacting the `performance art’ part of rock stacking children saw and sometimes stopped and participated as per their first amendment rights to freedom of eXpression
At one point in time there were perhaps 6 to 8 children all stacking in close proximity to ME stacking … monkey see, monkey do … and lovin’ it.

I’ve got some pics I’m willing to send as email attachments.

While looking at your pics, I found myself AWARE that there are few things I could bring to your attention which your pics reveal you seem un(der)aware and I’m willing to share

Piaget’s stages of development might enter into which concepts can be introduced to those with concrete operations as a development stage, etc.

I incidentally was introduced to beam analysis in a course in my Mech Tech program.
There are precepts and concepts known to mechanical engineers and civil engineers which can be introduced to children AS children which might be serve as foundational during later educational opportunities.

I look forward to sharing some pics and exchanging an email or two.

Warmest Regards,
Gene Sullivan

I agree. My daughter has always been interested in rocks. They never fail to entertain and teach!