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What Are the Benefits of Building Blocks

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Building blocks are a standard toy that has been enjoyed by children for generations. Many parents let their children play freely with building blocks from a young age but are unaware of the many benefits they have on children’s growth. In this article, we will introduce the benefits of playing with blocks and the effects this type of play has on children.

 

Engage young children by participating yourself and engaging them in spatial talk

Children get more from block play when someone demonstrates how to build with them. Children also benefit when we talk with them about spatial ideas, e.g. what size block do you need for that space? How many bricks do we need to build a tower?

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Problem-solving

Blocks offer a great platform to develop problem-solving and reasoning skills. This can be deliberate, with children consciously working to develop a solution, or as a natural consequence of play, as they learn first-hand what does and what doesn’t work.

 

Helps children develop their sense of balance and usage of their hands

Playing with blocks (lifting, stacking, etc.) requires children to use their hands and fingers smoothly. Although it may be difficult for younger children at first, as they practice, they will learn how to hold each block depending on its shape (cylinder, square or triangle). They will also develop their finger and hand muscles and sense of balance.

 

Building blocks boost Confidence

As there is no right or wrong in the block building process, the final creation is based solely on the child’s creativity and effort. Children will discover that they can bring their ideas to life through the use of building blocks. This results in a sense of accomplishment when they manage to build the final product, making it a powerful tool to help boost a child’s self-esteem.

 

Building blocks promote Social-Emotional Growth

When played in a group, building blocks together helps children to share and learn turn-taking skills. This teaches children to engage in healthy negotiations with their peers and make responsible decisions. As children play and learn from their peers, it also shows them the importance of being focused and following instructions, which are essential aspects of a child’s social-emotional development.

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Beginning Math and Science Skills

Children begin thinking about math when they are playing with blocks, even if they don’t know it. They count, compare size, name shapes, and combine two shapes to make another new shape. As they build, Children will test hypotheses and begin building scientific reasoning skills.

Block play offers an open-ended, creative and valuable play and learning experience available to every setting. It offers children freedom – to explore, take apart and put back together any block-based creation they can think of. There are a host of benefits to be gained from this activity.

 

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