Blocks
Blocks are an interesting and challenging material with which children experiment, make discoveries, find solutions, represent and create.
Their constructions may be simple or complex, indicating aspects of their development and knowledge of their world.
When I am building with blocks, I am
- Using my imagination and creativity
- Learning about height, width, depth, and length
- Experiencing patterns, symmetry and balance
- Gaining feelings of competence
- Learning to cooperate, share, plan and negotiate