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July 22, 2022 with Carla Ward

Block Play

Block play is one of the most overlooked but most valuable teaching tools in a classroom. I’m talking open-ended, no restrictions block play.  Blocks are open-ended and they really encourage the creativeness that children have and allows their imagination to come out in a very physical way.

 

Carla’s Block Centre Suggestions

Large blocks.
W
icker baskets
Smaller blocks
Ramps
Sticks
Boxes. 
Loose parts
Material
Toys with cars, people and animals.
Tree trunks
Non-fiction books about buildings around the world. Fiction books 
Post-it Notes

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Benefits of Play – Article

Block Play Performance – Article

Iggy Peck Architect – Link

Not a Box – Link