Inspired to build : unlocking the potential of block play /
Woodhams, Maureen, 1967-
Inspired to build : unlocking the potential of block play / Maureen Woodhams ; illustrations Jo Carter ; photographs Maureen Woodhams and Jo Carter. - 48 p. : col. ill. ; 15 x 21 cm.
Erratum slip inserted.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 45).
Introduction -- Why build with blocks? -- The basics on multi-unit blocks -- Other blocks and accessories -- Setting up the block area -- Stages of block building -- The role of adults in block play -- Ideas for extending play.
Children love blocks. They love to build and knock down and build again. There is something extremely satisfying about handling the wooden shapes, and free wooden blocks are only limited by the imagination [that] the child brings to their play. Blocks are about maths, science, creativity, and so much more ... [This] book is aimed at parents, educators and teachers who are providing learning experiences for groups of children in an early childhood education centre or at home. It provides practical suggestions for stocking, displaying and facilitating play in the block area. ..."--Back cover.
9780908609598 (pbk.)
PLAY
PLAY EQUIPMENT
EDUCATIONAL GAMES
PRESCHOOLERS
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
MANUAL DEXTERITY
SOCIAL SKILLS
MATHEMATICS
IMAGINATION
CREATIVITY
NEW ZEALAND
BLOCKS BLOCK BUILDING
Inspired to build : unlocking the potential of block play / Maureen Woodhams ; illustrations Jo Carter ; photographs Maureen Woodhams and Jo Carter. - 48 p. : col. ill. ; 15 x 21 cm.
Erratum slip inserted.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 45).
Introduction -- Why build with blocks? -- The basics on multi-unit blocks -- Other blocks and accessories -- Setting up the block area -- Stages of block building -- The role of adults in block play -- Ideas for extending play.
Children love blocks. They love to build and knock down and build again. There is something extremely satisfying about handling the wooden shapes, and free wooden blocks are only limited by the imagination [that] the child brings to their play. Blocks are about maths, science, creativity, and so much more ... [This] book is aimed at parents, educators and teachers who are providing learning experiences for groups of children in an early childhood education centre or at home. It provides practical suggestions for stocking, displaying and facilitating play in the block area. ..."--Back cover.
9780908609598 (pbk.)
PLAY
PLAY EQUIPMENT
EDUCATIONAL GAMES
PRESCHOOLERS
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
MANUAL DEXTERITY
SOCIAL SKILLS
MATHEMATICS
IMAGINATION
CREATIVITY
NEW ZEALAND
BLOCKS BLOCK BUILDING
