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.
Wicker 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