Block play

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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!

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

These versatile blocks are a great learning tool in classrooms

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 […]

It's easier than you think to set up great block play at home! Here are some easy ideas for at home block play that won't cost a bomb!

Take children's block play to a new level by adding a few different touches to the building center. Suggestions that can apply to both home and school.

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.

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

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

DIY roads in the block center using play tape!

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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Extend block play and reignite interest in construction and block corner with these simple tips and open ended play ideas. Free Factsheet download for early childhood educators and parents!

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.

Learn more about the Developmental Stages of Block Play at http://fairydustteaching.com/2011/03/developmental-stages-of-block-play/.