Preschool block area

This Landmarks Around the World encourages children to create new and interesting structures; promoting problem-solving and an interest in the world they live in. The block center provides many learning opportunities for preschoolers. In this center they are learning essential math skills, using their imagination, scientific reasoning, teamwork, motor skill development and more

Add these posters to your construction space to inspire the children in your care. This is a fun center where children can have fun while working on dexterity, fine motor skills, problem-solving, a variety of math and science skills, hand-eye-coordination

Construction area display -Mudpies and Marmalade- an Early Years Journey. #blockplay #blocks #woodblocks #preschool #kidsactivities

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Multi-elevated train tracks

Natural Items in the Block Center. Incorporate natural materials in your blocks center. #preschool

Day Nursery IU Health Preschool 3 teacher Ms. Tomi Lessaris is already using some information she received last Saturday in our day-long Summer Institute training. One of the ideas she got during t…

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!

With online shipping for nearly everything, boxes are never in short supply. Why not use box play to add interest and fun to the block area?