Block play

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the cover of printables and ideas for playing with blocks

My preschoolers have always loved playing with blocks! My 5 year old still plays with her blocks during quiet time a few days a week.We love blocks. There are so many creative and imaginative ways you can play with blocks. Just recently I have seen some really cool printables that can turn block free time play into a real learning experience! A lot of these ideas come from preschools, where teachers have block stations set up, but there is no way you can't do this in your own home!

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easy toddler blocks and building ideas

Fun and easy ways for toddler to play with blocks and encourage building and construction activities - great for at home or daycare.

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egg carton building blocks with instructions for making them

In our last post, I told you about my daughter’s new-found love for the Pyramids. She recently saw a documentary on them & now wants to know everything about them. We went to the library & bought some books & over the weekend we made a pyramid craft. I thought it might be fun for […]

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an advertisement for the architecture book for the block center with pictures of wooden structures and people working

Create a book of structures for the block center, whether in kindergarten, preschool, or at home. Perfect for exploring STEM concepts and inspiring children as they create and build in the block center. Includes a link to a free printable.

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two children are playing with blocks in the living room and on top of each other

When we are stuck inside, I try to come up with fun ideas to get the kids moving. We use Painter's Tape As A Balance Beam, exercise to Animal Workout on the Alexa and the kids love to break out the Melissa & Doug Cardboard Blocks. We set them up as jumps and pretend to

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a book cover with wooden blocks on the floor and a person placing them in front of it

Offering the best blocks to support your child's stage of block play helps to ensure a successful building experience. As you familiarize yourself with each of the 7 stages of block play, you will help support your child. Explore the developmental stages of block play from the carrying stage to the complex building stage. Watch them move through each stage as they grow. Have some fun, and encourage your kid's imagination through block play. #stagesofblockplay #discoverybuildingsets

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a flyer for a block play event with images of blocks on the front and back

This template can be used to show how a child benefits from playing with blocks. Blocks are open-ended play materials; there is no right or wrong way...

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the cover of 25 awesome block activities

Check out this collection of 25 activities using blocks. Build with blocks, sort them, count them, use them in a variety of hands-on activities.

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