Ms. Kilkenny’s preschool students are not “just playing” with blocks, it is so much more than that. Block play is a simple yet powerful tool that fosters a wide range of developmental skills in preschoolers. It supports intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth, while providing a fun and engaging way for children to learn and explore the world around them. How? You might ask. Here they are in action:
Cognitive skills such as problem solving, spatial awareness, math, and cause and effect are needed to build structures.
Block play can also enhance Social-emotional development such as collaboration and teamwork, confidence and independence, and emotional expression.
Block Play can also enhance fine motor skills.
Block play is open-ended allowing children to use their creativity and imagination.
Block play helps increase focus and attention.
Block play helps children increase language development. Just ask a child what she just built…and you will hear a fantastic story.
With all of these benefits, it is no wonder that the block area is the most popular and the largest area in any preschool classroom.
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