Blocks are important learning tools for young children. While playing with blocks, children are in
constant motion, reaching, stretching, and changing body positions. As they
build with the blocks, they are improving their eye-hand coordination and
strengthening their muscles.
Through block play, children also learn many
new concepts and skills. Children learn about sizes and shapes
and how to cooperate as they play and carry out their ideas. Unit blocks help
children grasp basic mathematical concepts. Block building encourages children
to think, play, and solve problems.
Shelves define the area and a flat carpet provides a smooth surface for building. Ideally, structures can be saved from one day to the next. Blocks of different sizes and types (e.g., unit blocks and Legos), construction materials (e.g., Lincoln logs), and props (e.g., small cars and trucks) are stored on open shelves. A sub-area can provide materials for creating huts, hideaways, caves, and tents children can use in dramatic play. Some children build complex structures and play with them for several days.
Blocks can be made of any material. You can use wooden blocks, Lego's or Lincoln Logs. You can also use Bristle Blocks, recycled cereal boxes or baby wipe containers, sponges, old tins or cardboard boxes.
Be creative in your block center because it will give the children an opportunity to be creative as well.
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