Set-Up Ideas
Block builders need space to spread out, away from children’s traffic paths. Engine sounds and falling blocks can be noisy, so the block area fits best near similar active areas. Curriculum themes often lead children to incorporate pretend play with block building, so these areas are often placed next to each other.
Label open, low shelves with pictures of block shapes so children can safely sort building materials as they put them away. A relatively hard, smooth carpet invites children to play on the floor.
Woodworking and building structures with recycled items often incorporate art materials, so these are good neighbors for the block area, too.
Skills Children Develop | Set-Up Ideas
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